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In his youth, Leonardo da Vinci wrote confidently, “I wish to work miracles.” By the time of his death in 1519, when he was sixty-seven and famed throughout Europe, it seemed that he had accomplished wonders aplenty as an artist, engineer, inventor, and scientist. Here, from author Jay Williams, is the moving story of the man behind the Renaissance myth.
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4.3
26 reviews
Andre Coquerel
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April 29, 2019
Well written. The life of Leonardo was very well depicted here, opening my eyes on things I did not know previously about this great renaissance legend. In spite of his greatness, Leonardo da Vinci's shortcomings were also candidly narrated. The many other great artists mentioned in this book in their interactions and interconnection with Leonardo made the story even more interesting. An easy read. Informative.
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Joseph Antony
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July 24, 2017
A simple, yet not-boring narrative of his life, his tribulations and achievements, as they happened. Wasnt so boring, as it was interesting.
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Frank Jenkins
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April 12, 2020
A quick and fulfilling read that describes the complex life of Leonardo da Vinci.
About the author
Jay Williams is the author of seventy-nine books, among them, The Middle Ages, The Crusades, and The Spanish Armada.
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