... eras of more favourable conditions, in which the thoughts of men draw nearer together.' 1 Thus, it is my contention that one should investigate this subject by studying the influence that the classical period had upon the 'High Renaissance' for it is from here the that the true advances derive. The fifteenth century movement transcended all spheres of note, ranging from art to politics, economics to education. I aim to examine the question from this standpoint in the hope that it will reveal what Europe truly learnt from its 'Renaissances.' It is my view that the main basis of a renaissance derives from changes in the approach to education and learning, as it is this which 'feeds' society. This is evident when one studies the character of the twelfth century revival in this area, as is explained by Bolgar: 'Great efforts were made to utilise the information available in the surviving ...

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