The Renaissance: History of Civilization Grades 7-12

This book provides an overview of the years from the Late Middle Ages through the Renaissance. Special emphasis is given to the natural and political disasters that ravaged 14th century Europe, as well as the intellectual, cultural and artistic flourishing of the 15th centuries. The Black Death, The Hundred Years’ War, the invention of the printing press, the birth of humanism, and the life of Leonardo da Vinci are among the dramatic events vividly documented in this richly illustrated text. Challenging map exercises and provocative review questions encourage meaningful reflection and historical analysis. Tests and answer keys are included.