A Renaissance cultural movement which turned away from medieval scholasticism and revived interest in ancient Greek and Roman thought.
or an outlook or system of thought attaching prime importance to human rather than divine or supernatural matters. Humanist beliefs stress the potential value and goodness of human beings, emphasize common human needs, and seek solely rational ways of solving human problems.
The British government had no contingency plan for an invasion of the islands, and the task force was rapidly put together from whatever vessels were available.
