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This breathtaking new series from Crabtree brings to life the
people and events of the Renaissance! Young readers will be
enthralled as they follow Europe's cultural transformation through
the Middle Ages to the Modern Age. Delightful drawings illustrate
the artistic, scientific, and societal changes and developments of
this amazing era. "Religion in the Renaissance" features the growth
and dominance of the Catholic Church in northern Europe, its
influence on art and architecture, and how it was eventually
challenged and by whom. Other religions were at best accepted but
mostly suppressed, threatened, or violently overthrown. Kings and
queens working with the Church dominated the political scene.
This informative book looks at how early Islamic empires were
governed. Fascinating topics explored include: the caliphs, or
spiritual leaders; tolerance of other religions; non-Muslims paying
taxes not to be in the Muslim army; sultans, palaces, and palace
life; Sharia law; kings and queens in India; tribes and clans in
Arabia and Kashmir.
This breathtaking new series from Crabtree brings to life the
people and events of the Renaissance! Young readers will be
enthralled as they follow Europe's cultural transformation through
the Middle Ages to the Modern Age. Delightful drawings illustrate
the artistic, scientific, and societal changes and developments of
this amazing era. "Cities and Statecraft in the Renaissance" looks
at the rise of trade, commerce, guilds, and the merchant and ruling
classes in northern Europe. This influenced the growth of towns,
cities, states, and regions, who competed with one another for
power, artistic talent, and creativity. At the same time, people
rich and poor were struggling to establish new forms of society and
government.
Life in an Industrial City looks at everyday life in cities that
have grown up around a particular industry. Most people in these
cities work in factories, warehouses, ports, airports, or
transportation. This book focuses on Houston, Texas, and looks at
how people live, work, and relax in the industrial part of the
city. It also highlights the problems of a big industrial city, and
compares Houston to similar cities around the world.
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