Which is not an example of how renaissance ideas spread beyond italy? a. art thieves and foreign spies were specifically sent to italy to steal artwork and study renaissance ideas. b. leonardo da vinci took renaissance ideas, art, and architecture with him to the french court. c. scholars carried italian ideas with them when they traveled from monastery to monastery. d. italian merchants traveled all over europe, carrying luxury goods and classical texts, as well as modern printed works and italian art.

the alfred thayer mahan award for literary achievement is awarded each year by the navy league of the united states. the award is named for an american naval historian and theorist, rear admiral alfred thayer mahan, united states navy who, through his writing, provided stimulus and guidance to those who share in the defense of the nation. presented since 1957, "this award for literary achievement is awarded to a u.s. navy officer, u.s. marine corps officer, enlisted service member, or civilian who has made a notable literary contribution that has advanced the knowledge of the importance of sea power in the united states."[1]