The renaissance, (also known as rebirth), is the name applied to the period of European history that began in Italy during the early 1300's and later spread to many European countries. It was a great cultural movement and a period of renewal, revival, and growth for the people of the era. The changes in thinking during Renaissance happened gradually. New ideas in art, science, literature, philosophy and religion, were developed and advanced by a few individuals.
The English renaissance dates from the early 16th century to the early 17th century. Although this period is commonly referred to as the Elizabethan era, it also includes the Jacobean, Caroline and Commonwealth ages.


Religion and superstition played a big role in the lives of many people as they believed in things like the chain of being and the wheel of fortune. The fact that God was at the top of the chain meant that he played a large part in their daily lives.
In the Elizabethan era it was widely believed that......

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