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Library of Congress

Loc: Mediterranean World on the Eve of Conquest

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress provides an essay on the reasons for exploration during the 15th century.
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University of Michigan

Santa Fe Institute: Complete Oration on the Dignity of Man

For Students 9th - 10th
The full online text of Mirandola's "Complete Oration on the Dignity of Man".
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Other

Santa Fe Institute: Pico Della Mirandola by Walter Pater

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a scholarly look at the life, works, philosophy, and influence of Pico della Mirandola.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Giovanni Pico Della Mirandola

For Students 9th - 10th
The entry in the Catholic Encyclopedia. Contains useful biographical information, as well as an overview of his life's works and philosophy. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed...