文艺复兴集市：从丝绸之路到米开朗基罗（英文版）

This source, an excerpt from The Renaissance Bazaar, introduces a complex view of the Renaissance (1400–1600), arguing that modern Europe developed not in isolation but through intense competition and exchange with its eastern, predominantly Islamic, neighbors. The text outlines the book's structure, which explores key themes such as the global Renaissance context, the humanist script and the role of the printing press, and the interplay between Church and state amid religious and political conflicts. Crucially, the work challenges the traditional, Eurocentric narrative by highlighting the profound impact of east-west transactions on art, science, commerce (like the bill of exchange), and even the architecture of Venice, suggesting that the era's great achievements, including works like Michelangelo's David, must be understood within this wider, more fluid global context.