The Sixteenth Century
The sixteenth century (1501 – 1600 AD) is commonly known as the beginning of the modern era with the discovery of new lands, the establishment of a capitalist economy, and technological advancements. It was the century which saw the Reformation movement, the challenge to the Catholic Church beginning with Martin Luther’s reforms and [...]
16th Century Books
Classical Books
Classical Literature
What makes a book a classic? There is no definite answer to this question, depending on who is making the classification and what characteristics are viewed as essential.
One way of determining whether a book is classic, is to examine the influence it has had on other literature, arts and culture. Classical literature is often [...]