Inventing the Renaissance: The Myth of a Golden Age
by Ada Palmer
Inventing the Renaissance examines the idea of a Renaissance golden age and the historical assumptions behind it. Ada Palmer invites readers to reconsider how this influential period was defined, remembered, and presented, offering a thoughtful exploration of the stories used to shape our understanding of history.
About This Book
Inventing the Renaissance explores the idea of the Renaissance as a supposed golden age.
The book considers how this influential historical concept was formed and understood.
With a focus on the making of historical narratives, it invites readers to look more closely at familiar accounts of the past.
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