Renaissance Means rebirth Era of recovery from the plague Rebirth of interest in ancient culture Emphasis on humanity
Contrast Pre: Philippians 4:13 I can do all these things in Him who strengthens me. (Holy Bible) Post: Men can do all things if they will. (Leon Battista Alberti) Focus on the well rounded universal man
Renaissance Begins in Italy Big 3 Italian States 1.Milan 2.Venice 3.Florence
Milan Rich and powerful Mercenaries under Francesco Sforza conquered Milan. Centralized power under the Duke
Venice A Republic with a Doge or Leader
Florence Republic but under the control of the De Medici Family Very powerful but secular city After a small financial crisis people turn to a Dominican Friar named Girolamo Savonarola.
Italian wars Italy under attack by various kingdoms Charles VIII attacks, Italy is protected by Spain A lot of war, yada, yada yada Spanish soldiers turn on and sack Rome ending the Italian Wars.
How Politics helped shape a Reformation Charles V (Holy Roman Empire) vs. France Holy Roman Empire vs. Pope (over Land) Ottoman Turks Vs. Holy Roman Empire Who do you think was spread thin?
Henry VIII and the English Reformation
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