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This book has about 335,000 words, divided into 4 parts, including 18 papers. It embodies Professor Zhou Chunsheng's basic views on the history and culture of the Renaissance and his comments on humanism; it discusses the research results of three academic pioneers in the field of Renaissance history research, namely Pinotti, Burckhardt, and Simmonds, emphasizing the pioneering status of their research in terms of concepts, methods, and content selection; it combs and analyzes the academic research on Renaissance history in the West since the 18th century; it provides a comprehensive review of Machiavelli, an inescapable figure in the modern Western political and ideological circles. Starting from the combing of academic history, the author conducts a comprehensive academic review of 19th-century Western art history, the history of the city of Florence, the history of the Medici family, etc., Conducts historical criticism of humanism, secular culture, etc., And further analyzes and interprets traditional concepts such as "individualism," "poetic wisdom," and "utopia". He emphasizes that the essence and historical influence of humanistic culture should be understood from multiple perspectives, and the negative factors that have existed and continue to ferment cannot be ignored. Putting Machiavelli's related discussions into a separate volume, the author focuses on Machiavelli's views on the relationship between human nature and politics, Machiavelli's theory of state politics and power operation, and the influence of Machiavelli's political thought. Reviewing the essence and influence of Machiavelli's secular political thought from the theoretical and practical perspectives of modern Western political thought

The Renaissance in early modern Europe was a rebirth era with infinite meaning and charm. The main purpose of "Introduction to the Study of Renaissance History" is to provide introductory guidance for readers who are interested in engaging in or understanding the study of Renaissance history. First, it outlines the origins of the history of Renaissance research. Secondly, it outlines the essence of the Renaissance in terms of thought and culture, literature and art, social economy, state and politics, education and science and technology, as well as the research status and results at home and abroad. Finally, the available academic resources and key academic keywords are introduced. In addition, recommended reading lists are provided to facilitate readers to further expand their reading.