Greek Scholars in Venice: Studies in the Dissemination of Greek Learning from Byzantium to Western Europe by Deno John Geanakoplos
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
An excellent reference and deep dive into five emigre scholars who helped bring classical Greek knowledge back to the West in the 15th & 16th century, primarily through their time spent in Venice. An added bonus was the penultimate chapter on Erasmus, always a favorite of mine.