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What was the Renaissance?

Timeline from c.1400 to c.1600 showing key Renaissance turning points in Italy, northern Europe, and war and religion

The Renaissance was a long period of cultural, intellectual and political development, not one sudden event. It began especially in Italian cities in the 15th century and spread unevenly across Europe by c.1600.

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What was the Renaissance?

Timeline from c.1400 to c.1600 showing key Renaissance turning points in Italy, northern Europe, and war and religion

The Renaissance was a long period of cultural, intellectual and political development, not one sudden event. It began especially in Italian cities in the 15th century and spread unevenly across Europe by c.1600.

The Renaissance c.1400–c.1600 Lesson

The Renaissance c.1400–c.1600 Lesson