Chapter 1 Resources

The Renaissance

“Globe” theatre in London: http://www.shakespearesglobe.com/

“Nine Man Morris” Game: https://www.thespruce.com/nine-mens-morris-board-game-rules-412542

“Quoits” Game: http://www.tradgames.org.uk/games/Quoits.htm

Endnotes

Chapter 1 - Renaissance
3 Paul F. Grendler, Encyclopedia of the Renaissance (Cengage Learning, 1999).
4 Paul F. Grendler, Encyclopedia of the Renaissance (Cengage Learning, 1999).
5 Paul F. Grendler, Encyclopedia of the Renaissance (Cengage Learning, 1999).
6 Oscar Brockett, History of the Theatre (Allyn and Bacon, Inc., 1968), 107.
7 Oscar Brockett, History of the Theatre (Allyn and Bacon, Inc., 1968), 113.
8 Sunday Telegraph, “Not Just Theatre but the Capital at its Very Best” 
(www.shakespearesglobe.com).


History of the Renaissance – History channel documentary that follows the entire Renaissance period, focusing on the importance of city life and the artists and inventors that changed the world. (1 hr, 18 min)

 

 


 

School of Life documentary of the Italian Renaissance – This focuses on the lives of those who bolstered the philosophies of the time such as the Medici family. (17m, 45 sec.)


Niccolo Machiavelli documentary – The notorious political figure is profiled and the analysis of his famous work, “The Prince”, is examined. (1 hour)