Visit 15th Century Florence in Italy, where the bustle of trade and political discussion is ushering in a new age of enlightenment for Europe. See the townsfolk at play, work and even war. Meet scholars who are introducing new ways of thinking, inspired by the classical world, and inspiring great Renaissance artists such as Donatello. Superb cutaway illustrations and pinpoint enlargements accompany the text. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal educational text.