{"product_id":"the-story-of-the-renaissance-5v-vincent-cronin-folio-society-2001-vgc","title":"The Story of the Renaissance Vincent Cronin Folio Society 2001 1st ed. 5v - VGC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Story of the Renaissance. (5v.). Vol.1 The Florentine Renaissance by Vincent Cronin, 364pp. Vol.2 The Flowering of the Renaissance by Vincent Cronin, 330pp. Vol.3 The Renaissance in Europe by J.R. Hale, 342pp. Vol.4 Europe from Renaissance to Reformation by G.R. Elton, 321pp. Vol.5 Travel and Discovery in the Renaissance by Bois Penrose, 486pp. Illustrated with Renaissance paintings, drawings, manuscripts, and prints plus maps and photographs of architecture and carvings. Bound in deep plum and navy blue cloth boards with gilt title and decor to fronts. 23x17.5cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Story of the Renaissance explores the cultural and political transformations of early modern Europe through five complementary histories. Vincent Cronin's The Florentine Renaissance and The Flowering of the Renaissance are joined by J. R. Hale's The Renaissance in Europe, G. R. Elton's Europe from Renaissance to Reformation and Boies Penrose's Travel and Discovery in the Renaissance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArtists and patrons share the stage with religious reformers, rulers, merchants and explorers. Moving beyond Florence to the wider European world, the collection connects artistic achievement with the movements of people, knowledge and power that helped bring the medieval era to an end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn very good overall condition. Faintly faded case, light mark to the slipcase and page edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Folio Vault\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFolio Vault is an independent bookseller specialising in pre-owned Folio Society books. We have been buying and selling books in the UK since 2019 and expanded to the US in 2025.\u003cbr\u003eEvery book is carefully checked, with photographs and condition notes so you can buy with confidence. We pack every order securely and ship worldwide.\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're looking to buy or sell books, please get in touch. Our team is always happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folio Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55597872382291,"sku":"2026_09_39_24590","price":41.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/2951\/6883\/files\/10_43a103ed-b218-407d-909e-70e73afe905c.jpg?v=1792913942","url":"https:\/\/thefoliovault.com\/products\/the-story-of-the-renaissance-5v-vincent-cronin-folio-society-2001-vgc","provider":"Folio Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}