The Renaissance Is One Of The Most Celebrated Periods In European History. But When Did It Begin? When Did It End? What Did It Include? Traditionally Regarded As A Revival Of Classical Art & Learning, Centred Upon 15th-century Italy, Views Of The Renaissance Have Changed Considerably In Recent Decades. The Glories Of Florence & The Art Of Raphael & Michelangelo Remain An Important Element Of The Renaissance Story, But They Are Now Only A Part Of A Much Wider Story Which Looks Beyond An Exclusive Focus On High Culture, Beyond The Italian Peninsula, & Beyond The 15th Century. This Edited Volume Tells The Cultural History Of This Broader & Longer Renaissance: From Seminal Figures Such As Dante & Giotto In 13th-century Italy, To The Waning Of Spain's 'golden Age' In The 1630s, & The Closure Of The English Theatres In 1642, The Date Generally Taken To Mark The End Of The English Literary Renaissance. Edited By Gordon Campbell. Previously Issued In Print: As The Oxford Illustrated History Of The Renaissance. 2019. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.