Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3565552 in Books
• Published on: 2004-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 112 pages

From School Library Journal
Grade 5-8–These books provide students with biographical information on the subjects and place them in the historical context of the Renaissance. Pictures with captions, engravings, and drawings enhance the coverage. Ford tries to humanize Machiavelli, whose name was given the meaning full of evil cunning when it first entered the English language in 1568. His life as a diplomat, secretary to the government of Florence, and his writing plays and The History of Florence help give a complete picture of the man. The political power of the Roman Catholic Church and its influence on the lives of the people during the Renaissance is emphasized. Hancock gives an overview of the powerful Medici, who was a politician, athlete, poet, scholar, banker, and patron of the arts. As a political leader, Lorenzo could be ruthless, but most of the time he was recognized as a peacemaker in Italy. Hilliam emphasizes Galileo's contribution to the world of science by using experiments to test theories and then analyze the results. His discoveries and developments are all described to help students appreciate Galileo's contributions to science. All three books would be helpful for students writing reports and should be added to schools in which the Renaissance is emphasized in the curriculum.–Ann Joslin, formerly at Erie County Public Library, PA
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