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Unit 1
Chapter 1: European Renaissance and Reformation
Section 1: Italy: Birthplace of the RenaissanceThe Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy
The text of a nineteenth century study of the Renaissance. All text, but lots of information on all aspects of Renaissance life and culture in Italy
Florence and Tuscany
A well-done, illustrated site with brief articles on aspects of Renaissance life, including daily life, music, architecture, and the church
Vinci: Leonardo's Home Town
At this well-designed site you can take a virtual tour of da Vinci's home town, read about his life, and visit other virtual exhibits at the Leonardo museum
Italy During the Renaissance
Here is a good introductory essay, with many hypertext links to more information, and a link to an excellent collection of photographs of historic sites
Leonardo Home Page
This superb page devoted to da Vinci and his work has interactive exhibits to help explain his painting techniques and perspectives, as well as other creative exhibits
Michelangelo
Part of one of the best art sites on the web, this Michelangelo page not only offers an excellent hypertext biography of the artist, but a great many images of his work.
Section 2: The Northern Renaissance
The Collected Works of Shakespeare
Comprehensive collection of all of Shakespeare's work at one site (the Moby Shakespeare), complete with its own search engine
Section 3: Luther Starts the Reformation
Catholic Encyclopedia: The Reformation
Here is an extensive history of the Reformation, with links to more articles on related topics, including Martin Luther and Henry VIII
The 95 Theses of Martin Luther
The text of the 95 theses Luther posted on the door in Wittenberg, which can be seen here in English, German, and Latin
Reformation
This is an excellent source to see many original texts from the Reformation, including many works by Luther, Calvin, and Phillip Melanchthon.
Henry VIII
Biography of Henry VIII which mentions his relationship to Luther and the Reformation, and has links to more information
Elizabeth I
Biography of Elizabeth with links to related information
Section 4: The Reformation Continues
Life of John Calvin
A detailed, text-only biography of John Calvin
Works of John Calvin
The text of many of Calvin's works can be found here, along with several portraits
Hall of Church History--The Anabaptists
A brief history of the Anabaptists and their beliefs
Life of St. Ignatius
A biography of Ignatius of Loyola, with links to more information on the Jesuits and their history
Chapter 2: The Muslim World Expands
Section 1: The Ottomans Build a Vast EmpireIslamic History in Arabia and the Middle East
Account of the Ottoman Empire from the birth of the Ottoman state until the 20th century
Section 2: Patterns of Change Case Studies: Cultural Blending, The Safavid Empire
Ottomans and Safavids
A brief chart comparing the similarities and differences of the Ottoman and Safavid Empires
The Third International Round Table on Safavid Persia
Web page for a conference on the Savafids. Some good information is contained in the summaries of papers given at the conference
Ali Qapu, Shah Abbas I's Palace
Two pictures and a brief description of Shah Abbas' palace
Safavid Dynasty
A brief account of the Safavids
Section 3: The Mughals Establish an Empire in India
The Mughal Empire
History and a map of the Mughal Empire
MUGHAL MONARCHS
A good, illustrated page on the Mughal Monarchs, including an interesting section on Akbar
Accession of Akbar
This site on Akbar has a biography, a description of his battles, and a fictional interview with the ruler
Taj Mahal
Part of a tourist site, this contains a good description of the Taj Mahal, with links to the other Web sites devoted to the Taj Mahal
Agra
No text here, just several beautiful photographs of the Taj Mahal
Chapter 3: An Age of Exploration and Isolation
Section 1: Europeans Explore the EastHenry the Navigator
Complete biography of Henry the Navigator, with images and links to a bibliography
Section 2: China Rejects European Outreach
The Forbidden City
Images of the city that was forbidden to all but the Chinese emperor and his servants. Includes a map and a bird's-eye view of the grounds.
Section 3: Japan Limits Western Contacts
Exploring the Haiku
A detailed look at the haiku style of poetry. Includes selected poems from Matsuo Basho (1644Ð1694), perhaps Japan's greatest haiku poet.
Chapter 4: The Atlantic World
Section 1: Spanish Conquests in the AmericasThe Columbus Navigation Home Page
Site examining the history and navigation of Columbus's journeys with links to maps, a timeline, and a biography
Section 2: Competing Claims in North America
Pirates
An exciting and informative look at the swashbuckling pirates who terrorized the high seas during the 1600s and 1700s. Includes links to an interactive pirate adventure as well as biography of the famous pirate, Blackbeard.
Section 3: The Atlantic Slave Trade
To Live Like a Slave
Fascinating recent article by one of 24 black interpreters who spent some time reenacting the life of a slave in Colonial Williamsburg. Includes photographs.
Section 4: The Columbian Exchange and Global Trade
Seeds of Change: Commemorating the Columbian Exchange
An interesting exhibit on the Columbian Exchange from the National Museum of Natural History
The Columbian Exchange
This site examines the spread of products and crops across the Atlantic Ocean as a result of the Columbian Exchange
The Columbian Exchange
In outline form, you can see changes in the Old World brought about through contact with the New WorldÑcrop exchange and the introduction of animals and diseases.
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