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Most of us think of the Renaissance in terms of the 15th and 16th centuries, but according to author RN. Swanson, the period spanning from 1050 to 1250 was indeed a period of great expansion and enlightenment.
Specifically, Swanson considers the system of education during this era, from monastic an cathedral schools to other private institutions, and their corresponding changes in teaching styles. He also examines developments in law, government, and politics, as well as the development of kingships and royal authority. Swanson asserts that these educational changes fostered a massive transformation in western intellectual life in the 12th century when Aristotle was rediscovered and the art of argumentation was developed.
Swanson also claims that Humanism made its first appearance in this era, documenting several areas in which an increase in "self-awareness" is evident, particularly in the works of various authors of the time. Swanson even looks to the role of women in the 12th century for signs of enlightenment, spending time considering such women as Heloise, Hildegard of Bingen, and Marie de France.
In sum, Swanson identifies a number of areas in which key cultural developments occured in what is generally regarded as a time of stagnation. Do these add up to a Renaissance? Swanson equivocates in his conclusion about the use of the term, suggesting that there were actually more than one Renaissance during this period. Yet however you choose to apply the term, the book provides a solid picture of the era, and, indeed, a valuable introduction to the times.
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Role of women in the 18Th century?
their role was to cook, clean, wash, please their husbands.
When was the 12th century BC?
Probably 1100-1199 would be referred to as the 12th century. In our time, the 1900s were called the 20th Century.
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it offered women the opportunity to work outside the home
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The 14th-17th century Renaissance was a cultural movement. The 12th century Renaissance was more of a political and economic movement
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They were there until the 12th century.
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Samurai women became completely under the control of men.
How did the position of the samurai women change from the 12th to the 17th century?
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Which role in musical life was socially acceptable for eighteenth-century women?
For eighteenth century women, the role in music that was socially acceptable was that of a performer. It was not acceptable at the time for women to be composers.
Which city is discovered in 12th century?
Timbuktu was established in the 12th century.
What year is the 12th century?
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The 12th Century.
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12th century
What century is 1135 in?
It is the 12th century.
What century is 1161 in?
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