Byzantium and the Renaissance: Greek scholars in Venice;: Studies in the dissemination of Greek learning from Byzantium to Western Europe

by Deno John Geanakoplos

348 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1973

Reviews

[Drew · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent reference and deep dive into five emigre scholars who helped bring classical Greek knowledge back to the West in the 15th & 16th century, primarily through their time spent in Venice. An added bonus was the penultimate chapter on Erasmus, always a favorite of mine.