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Decadence In The Renaissance Era

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The book could allow one to debate which was the preferred class to achieve in the Renaissance era. Dependent upon your motivation, intentions and desired preferred way of life. We were introduced to several different characters in the book. Those that preferred decadence, those that chose obedience, those who sought higher learning, those who were curious and traveled, those who wanted to make a namesake or wealth and lastly the simpleton. All characteristics and motivators that helped shape social structure. This was a period in time that contained a social evolution. Gaps within certain statures or classes were slowly closing. There was a new hierarchy termed the “middle class.” These individuals were seen as the workers of society or businessmen.

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