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The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy Jacob Burckhardt

The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy By Jacob Burckhardt

The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy by Jacob Burckhardt


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A classic introduction to the study of the Renaissance.

The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy Summary

The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy by Jacob Burckhardt

A great work of literature as well as history, this is a classic introduction to the study of the Renaissance, and one that is still a source of inspiration.

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Mini-triumphs of contemporary design... The words contained within these gem-like covers are lapidary as well.-Times Literary Supplement

About Jacob Burckhardt

Jacob Burckhardt, Professor of History at the University of Basel, Switzerland, was a remarkable scholar who had the rare gift of being able to combine vast knowledge with a vivid imagination and lively creativity. The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy, his major contribution to cultural history, was first published in 1860.

Table of Contents

The state as a work of art; the development of the individual; the revival of antiquity; the discovery of the world and of man; society and festivals; morality and religon. Appendices - civilization of the Renaissance illustrated by monuments of art.

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NPB9780714833637
9780714833637
0714833630
The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy by Jacob Burckhardt
New
Paperback
Phaidon Press Ltd
19950921
506
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