Mi Translations Blog The History of Translation Part 3: The Renaissance

Coming immediately after and overlapping slightly with the Middle Ages was the Renaissance period. Meaning "rebirth" in French, the Renaissance period lived up to its name. From approximately 1300 to 1600, civilization saw a notable increased interest in scholarly pursuits, as well as art, astronomy, discovery and exploration. The Renaissance was, in many ways, a stark contrast to the Middle Ages, which was a relatively stagnant period in human history. And it was the events that took place during the latter part of the Middle Ages - specifically from the 12th to the 15th century - that culminated in the birth of the Renaissance. These events included the dissolution of the feudal system, the declining influence of the Catholic Church, and the development of numerous national languages. In fact, language played a particularly important role in bringing about an end to the stagnant Middle Ages and paving the way for the Renaissance, but it was definitely helped along by innovation. Most historians would agree that the Renaissance began in earnest in Europe during the 15th century when a political exile from Germany named Johannes Gutenberg invented the moving printing press. This innovation automated the production of books; thereby increasing not only the volume of texts, but also the availability of those books to the readers, both of which sparked aRead More;The post The History of Translation Part 3: The Renaissance appeared first on MI Translations.