02-25-2008, 12:26 PM
Quote:...and the only thing the Greeks brought with them from Constantinople were Greek works, e.g. Sophocles and Plutarch.
Don't forget PLATO whose works were brought to Florence from Constantinople in the 15th century and immensely influenced and enriched Reneaissance philosophy (Neoplatonism).
Quote:An estimate was made that 10 million classical Greek words survive, to 1 million of classical Latin.
By whom?
Stefan (Literary references to the discussed topics are always appreciated.)
