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European History [1]
Chapter 12.1 Meaning and Characteristics of the Italian Renaissance Meaning Rebirth Reviaval of the culture of classic antiquity or of Greco- Roman culture with Christian thoughts Age of recovery from the 14th century (Black Death, Political disorder, economic recession) Setting 1350-1550; After middle ages Birth place was Italy; commercial preeminence and political evolution caused northern Italy to become a place of numerous, dominating city-states which became the centers of Italy?s political, economical, and social life; it eventually spread through the rest of Europe Small percent of population Elite upper class Characteristics Greco-Roman culture Classic antiquity