English Travellers Of The Reinassance

a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the phe nomenon of travel among English gentlemen during the Renaissance pe riod, particularly focusing on the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. It examines how travel was seen as a means of cultural and educational enrich ment, reflecting broader societal shifts towards humanism and cosmopoli tanism in England. The beginning of "English Travellers of the Renais sance" outlines the preface and introduction of Howard's study, emphasiz ing the vastness of literature surrounding travel and the need to shed light on a significant aspect of Renaissance travel practices. Howard discusses how the practice of travel evolved from religious pilgrimages to pursuits for knowledge and education, highlighting the crucial role of humanism and languages in shaping this journey. She notes that many of these essays were designed to prepare young men to engage fully with their travels, aiming to benefit both personal development and the broader commonwealth. This opening portion sets the stage for a detailed examination of how English travellers viewed their expeditions as part of their education and social duty, providing insights into their motivations, experiences, and the cultural ex changes they inspired.0f the many social impulses that were influenced by the Renaissance, by that "new lernynge which runnythe all the world over now-a-days," the loveof travelreceivedanotablemodification. Thisveryoldinstincttogofar, far away had in the Middle Ages foundsanction,dignityandjustification in the performance of pilgrimages. It is open to doubt whether the number of the truly pious would ever have filled so many ships to Port Jaffa had not their ranks been swelled by the restless, the adventurous, the wanderers of all classes

Pagina's: 182, Paperback, Ottavio Ferrante