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News And Rumor In Renaissance Europe: The Fugger Newsletters

News And Rumor In Renaissance Europe: The Fugger Newsletters

Hardcover

Medieval & Renaissance HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral Military History

ISBN10: 1258033771
ISBN13: 9781258033774
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Jun 5 2011
Pages: 254
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
News And Rumor In Renaissance Europe: The Fugger Newsletters by George T. Matthews is a comprehensive historical account of the Fugger family's newsletters, which were circulated throughout Europe during the Renaissance period. The book explores the role of news and rumors in shaping political and economic developments during this time, and provides fascinating insights into the social and cultural context of the era.The Fugger family were one of the most powerful and influential merchant families in Europe during the Renaissance, and their newsletters were a vital source of information for politicians, businessmen, and other influential figures. Matthews examines the content of these newsletters in detail, exploring the ways in which they shaped public opinion and influenced political decision-making.The book also delves into the broader historical context of the Renaissance period, examining the social and cultural changes that were taking place across Europe during this time. Matthews draws on a wide range of primary sources and historical records to provide a rich and detailed account of this fascinating period in European history.Overall, News And Rumor In Renaissance Europe: The Fugger Newsletters is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Renaissance, or in the role of news and information in shaping political and economic developments more generally. It is a scholarly work that is both engaging and accessible, and is sure to be of interest to anyone with an interest in European history or the history of communication and media.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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