A World Lit Only by Fire by William Manchester

A World Lit Only by Fire by William Manchester

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Tells of the collapse of the Dark Ages - the deadened and superstitious medieval mind dragged into the light of the Renaissance. Portraits of major figures of the era include Leonardo da Vinci, Lucrezia Borgia, Ferdinand, Galileo, Magellan, Luther, Michelangelo and Henry VIII.

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A World Lit Only by Fire by William Manchester

One of the greatest stories in the history of man is the collapse of the Dark Ages - the deadened and superstitious medieval mind dragged into the light of the Renaissance. To this historical focal point William Manchester populates his narrative with major figures of the era, including Leonardo da Vinci, Lucrezia Borgia, Ferdinand, Galileo, Magellan, Luther, Michelangelo and Henry VIII. He weaves together the varied events and accomplishments of the period - artistic, intellectual, religious, mathematical. Other works by William Manchester include "The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill", "The Death of a President" and "American Caesar".
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ISBN 13 9780333586020
ISBN 10 0333586026
Title A World Lit Only by Fire
Author William Manchester
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Year published 1993-06-25
Number of pages 352
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.