4.1k views
1 vote
How did the Turkish conquest of the Byzantine Empire cause Greek/Roman writings to arrive in Italy

User Ilya Bibik
by
8.2k points

1 Answer

2 votes

The fall of the Byzantine Empire to the Ottoman Turks in 1453 marked the end of the Greek/Roman influence in the region and the displacement of many Greek/Roman texts. Many of these texts were then brought to Italy where they were translated and spread throughout Europe, helping to fuel the Renaissance. This influx of Greek/Roman writings also helped to revive interest in classical philosophy, literature, and other works. This influx of ideas and texts was seen as a major factor in the development of the Italian Renaissance.

User Enkara
by
7.9k points
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.