In Episodes 43 to 45 we saw some of the foundational developments that characterize the Renaissance, or what we specifically understand to be the Italian renaissance. Now, let’s cast the net wider, and to see similar revolutionary developments emerge elsewhere.

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Further Reading & Reference

* Newitt, Malyn. (2023). Navigations: The Portuguese Discoveries and the Renaissance. Reaktion Books. ISBN 978-1789147025.

* Diffie, Bailey W.; Winius. (1977). Foundations of the Portuguese Empire, 1415-1580. University of Minnesota Press. ISBN 0-19-690419-6.

* Cortesão, Armando. (1969). History of Portuguese Cartography. Junta de Investigações do Ultramar-Lisboa.

* Elbl, Martin M.. (1985). The Portuguese Caravel and European Shipbuilding: Phases of Development and Diversity.

* Ariganello, Lisa. Henry the Navigator: Prince of Portuguese Exploration. Crabtree Publishing. ISBN 978-0778724339.

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