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ritish Renaissance

James Fox

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A Very British Renaissance: Episode 2: The Elizabethan Code

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A Very British Renaissance

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Dr James Fox explores the Elizabethans' love of secrecy, codes and complexity.

Documentary series. Dr James Fox examines the Elizabethans' love of codes and complexity, and the cultural revolution sparked by an age of exploration.

Art historian Dr James Fox continues his exploration of a Renaissance that he believes was as rich and as significant in Britain as it was in Italy and Europe. He tells the story of the painters, sculptors, poets, playwrights, composers, inventors, craftsmen and scientists who revolutionised the way we saw the world. 

In this episode, he explores the Elizabethans' love of secrecy, codes and complexity, and the cultural revolution sparked by an age of discovery and exploration.

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Art historian Dr James Fox makes the case for a singularly British renaissance.

Art historian Dr James Fox makes the case for a singularly British renaissance, telling the stories of the artists and artisans who changed Britain forever.

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