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From Byzantium to Italy: Greek Studies in the Italian Renaissance
From Byzantium to Italy Greek Studies in the Italian Renaissance
Author: N. G. Wilson
Which famous poet treasured his copy of Homer, but could never learn Greek? What prompted diplomats to circulate a speech by Demosthenes ? in Latin translation ? when the Turks threatened to invade Europe? Why would enthusiastic Florentines crowd a lecture on the Roman Neoplatonist Plotinus, but underestimate the importance of Plato himself? Hav...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781474250474
ISBN-10: 1474250475
Publication Date: 11/17/2016
Pages: 248
Edition: 2
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Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Book Type: Paperback
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