From Byzantium to Italy: Greek Studies in the Italian Renaissance by N. G. Wilson

From Byzantium to Italy: Greek Studies in the Italian Renaissance

N. G. Wilson

248 pages • missing pub info (editions)

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Which famous poet treasured his copy of Homer, but could never learn Greek? What prompted diplomats to circulate a speech by Demosthenes - in Latin translation - when the Turks threatened to invade Europe? Why would enthusiastic Florentines crowd ...

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