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The Civilization Of The Renaissance In Italy (1892)

The Civilization Of The Renaissance In Italy (1892)

Burckhardt, Jacob
Middlemore, Samuel George Chetwynd

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral SociologyGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1165872587
ISBN13: 9781165872589
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 578
Weight: 2.23
Height: 1.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy is a historical non-fiction book written by Swiss historian Jacob Burckhardt in 1892. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the cultural and social changes that occurred in Italy during the Renaissance period, which spanned from the 14th to the 16th century. Burckhardt explores the artistic, literary, and intellectual achievements of the Renaissance, as well as the political and economic factors that contributed to its development. He examines the rise of humanism, the revival of classical learning, and the emergence of individualism and secularism, which marked a significant departure from the medieval era.The book is divided into six sections, each focusing on a specific aspect of Renaissance Italy, including the city-state system, the ruling classes, the arts, religion, and the decline of the Renaissance. Burckhardt's writing is characterized by his attention to detail and his ability to provide a vivid and engaging portrayal of the period.The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy is considered a seminal work in the field of Renaissance studies and has been widely influential in shaping the way scholars and historians understand this pivotal period in European history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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