The R/renaissance(s), Humanists And Classics
Jerome Moran
First, where does the Renaissance fit in chronologically with other periods of past? There is general agreement that should be dated from 1300 to 1650, though some believe a more accurate and meaningful starting date would 1400/1450. The Middle Ages generally taken period 500 1500 (a considerable overlap then), start Arab conquests beginning about 640. A traditionally known as ‘Dark Age(s)’. Those who term still appropriate (many reject it because its negative connotations) this 500/600 800, extend 1000. (See later for origins terms ‘Renaissance’, ‘Middle Ages’ Age(s)’.)
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