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The?Renaissance Renaissance in European history, refers to the period between 14th century to 17th century. The?Renaissance “Renaissance” means “revival”(P.66), the revival of interest in Ancient Greek and Roman culture and getting rid of conservatism in feudalist Europe and introducing new ideas that express the interests of the rising bourgeoisie. It started in Italy and ended in England and Spain. The Renaissance period is markedly by the rediscovery and study of the classics of ancient Greece and Rome, by challenge feudal obscurantism（蒙昧）and religious dogmas. The?Renaissance? It is charac