--- product_id: 199684 title: "The History of the Renaissance World: From the Rediscovery of Aristotle to the Conquest of Constantinople" price: "¥11618" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/199684-the-history-of-the-renaissance-world-from-the-rediscovery-aristotle store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # The History of the Renaissance World: From the Rediscovery of Aristotle to the Conquest of Constantinople **Price:** ¥11618 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The History of the Renaissance World: From the Rediscovery of Aristotle to the Conquest of Constantinople - **How much does it cost?** ¥11618 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/199684-the-history-of-the-renaissance-world-from-the-rediscovery-aristotle) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A lively and fascinating narrative history about the birth of the modern world. Beginning in the heady days just after the First Crusade, this volume―the third in the series that began with The History of the Ancient World and The History of the Medieval World ―chronicles the contradictions of a world in transition. Popes continue to preach crusade, but the hope of a Christian empire comes to a bloody end at the walls of Constantinople. Aristotelian logic and Greek rationality blossom while the Inquisition gathers strength. As kings and emperors continue to insist on their divine rights, ordinary people all over the world seize power: the lingayats of India, the Jacquerie of France, the Red Turbans of China, and the peasants of England. New threats appear, as the Ottomans emerge from a tiny Turkish village and the Mongols ride out of the East to set the world on fire. New currencies are forged, new weapons invented, and world-changing catastrophes alter the landscape: the Little Ice Age and the Great Famine kill millions; the Black Death, millions more. In the chaos of these epoch-making events, our own world begins to take shape. Impressively researched and brilliantly told, The History of the Renaissance World offers not just the names, dates, and facts but the memorable characters who illuminate the years between 1100 and 1453―years that marked a sea change in mankind’s perception of the world. 22 illustrations, 96 maps Review: "renaissance" is a bit of a misnomer; an excellent world history nonetheless - Bauer's book would be more appropriately titled "A History of the Late Middle Ages" - or, to be more Euro-centric, "The High Middle Ages," the book really ending when the Renaissance began (in 1453). For those seeking a book on the Renaissance proper, look elsewhere, but do give this marvelous history your attention as well. There is much to recommend here (the confusion of the time period not withstanding.) First, this is truly a "world history" - not the typical Euro-centric history with the obligatory nod to civilizations in the Near East and Asia. While much attention is paid to the political goings on in Europe (about 45% of the book), attention and detail is also given to civilizations in Africa (5%), Korea, Japan and Southeast Asia (about 10%), India (10%), China and the Mongols (12%), the Near East and Byzantium (16%) and the Americas (2%). The narrative thread shows the growing interconnectedness between civilizations in terms of economics, culture, religion and politics. Second, the depth and detail Bauer provides in relating a world history is astonishing. Each chapter is between 6 - 8 pages, but they are packed with information about political interrelationships and the aims, goals and hopes of various groups and families from popes to emperors to pretenders to the throne. This makes for a relatively fast-paced read, but it also gives a solid overview of the forces at play. Finally, the writing is superb. Bauer's prose is fluid and geared to a general audience which makes the reading easy and entertaining. Her works cited is extensive and comprehensive with a super-abundance of really outstanding works for those interested in more detail on a given topic, time period or event. In spite of my prickliness regarding the title, I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in a well-written history with a genuinely global scope. Review: Very readable, very informative. - Was looking for a book specifically on European history during the Medieval ages and rather mistakenly purchased this book, which covered the world during the Medieval period, including Asia (northern and southern), India, Africa (primarily Western Africa) and Meso-America (Mayan and Incan) history. Superbly written and meticulously researched, easily approached, a tome from which I learned a great deal and am thus the better for it. Not as socially/culturally focused as Barbara Tuckman's "A Distant Mirror" (a truly delightful book, even more easily approachable than Professor Bauer's and quite a pleasurable read), but so very informative. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #33,477 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #246 in European History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 518 Reviews | ## Images ![The History of the Renaissance World: From the Rediscovery of Aristotle to the Conquest of Constantinople - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71GGRQEflwL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "renaissance" is a bit of a misnomer; an excellent world history nonetheless *by D***N on January 29, 2014* Bauer's book would be more appropriately titled "A History of the Late Middle Ages" - or, to be more Euro-centric, "The High Middle Ages," the book really ending when the Renaissance began (in 1453). For those seeking a book on the Renaissance proper, look elsewhere, but do give this marvelous history your attention as well. There is much to recommend here (the confusion of the time period not withstanding.) First, this is truly a "world history" - not the typical Euro-centric history with the obligatory nod to civilizations in the Near East and Asia. While much attention is paid to the political goings on in Europe (about 45% of the book), attention and detail is also given to civilizations in Africa (5%), Korea, Japan and Southeast Asia (about 10%), India (10%), China and the Mongols (12%), the Near East and Byzantium (16%) and the Americas (2%). The narrative thread shows the growing interconnectedness between civilizations in terms of economics, culture, religion and politics. Second, the depth and detail Bauer provides in relating a world history is astonishing. Each chapter is between 6 - 8 pages, but they are packed with information about political interrelationships and the aims, goals and hopes of various groups and families from popes to emperors to pretenders to the throne. This makes for a relatively fast-paced read, but it also gives a solid overview of the forces at play. Finally, the writing is superb. Bauer's prose is fluid and geared to a general audience which makes the reading easy and entertaining. Her works cited is extensive and comprehensive with a super-abundance of really outstanding works for those interested in more detail on a given topic, time period or event. In spite of my prickliness regarding the title, I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in a well-written history with a genuinely global scope. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very readable, very informative. *by A***R on September 24, 2023* Was looking for a book specifically on European history during the Medieval ages and rather mistakenly purchased this book, which covered the world during the Medieval period, including Asia (northern and southern), India, Africa (primarily Western Africa) and Meso-America (Mayan and Incan) history. Superbly written and meticulously researched, easily approached, a tome from which I learned a great deal and am thus the better for it. Not as socially/culturally focused as Barbara Tuckman's "A Distant Mirror" (a truly delightful book, even more easily approachable than Professor Bauer's and quite a pleasurable read), but so very informative. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An outstanding three volume series *by 玄***衡 on April 28, 2026* The History of the Renaissance World: From the Rediscovery of Aristotle to the Conquest of Constantinople Susan Wise Bauer is an extremely gifted writer who has accomplished what I once thought nearly impossible: weaving centuries of history from widely varied regions of the world into a cohesive, accessible, engaging, and quasi-scholarly narrative that held my attention throughout. The book contains countless maps—more than 80—that are thoughtfully interwoven into the storyline rather than clumped together at the beginning or end, along with illustrations and footnotes that are greatly appreciated. I could honestly read all three books again. They are chock full of fascinating stories and details that I had never encountered before, all presented in such a wonderfully easygoing style of historical storytelling. Ms. Bauer’s writing is so compelling that I ended up purchasing another four to six books related to the history she recounts. She is truly a master at this, and I could not be happier to have read her series. Thank you for the time and effort spent putting this collection together. It was a truly wonderful reading experience. Needless to say, I can highly recommend this book. ## Frequently Bought Together - The History of the Renaissance World: From the Rediscovery of Aristotle to the Conquest of Constantinople - The History of the Medieval World: From the Conversion of Constantine to the First Crusade - The History of the Ancient World: From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/199684-the-history-of-the-renaissance-world-from-the-rediscovery-aristotle](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/199684-the-history-of-the-renaissance-world-from-the-rediscovery-aristotle) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-10-23*