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Topic 5: What were the main developments in intellectual enquiry, political thought and ideas? Lesson 0: Imperato Activity – p139-41 Literature Politics History Major practitioners & their works Dante’s Divine Comedy – Italian poem 1302-21 Boccaccio Decameron – stories about Black Death by Florentines 1350s Castiglione Book of Courtier Machiavelli The Prince Guicciardini focused on decline of states and rise of signori Renaissance Influences Wrote about moral issues connected by a common language. Castiglione created Renaissance man concept Created rounded characters Literature more important later. Moved away from idea of a ruler who should act in the interests of God – suggested rulers should behave in unchristian ways Focused on ideas and arguments about history – moved away from simply recording facts Drew conclusions that focused on the actions of men not the will of God Medieval Influences Castiglione still focused on good family standing, chivalry, grace and etiquette Many princes continued to be influenced by Christian ideas and therefore challenged Machiavelli