The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy
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- Paperback
368 pages
- Release Date
24 September 2010
Summary
A distinguished scholar explores innovations in art and attitudes in this classic of cultural history. It chronicles the revival of humanism, church/empire conflicts, and the rise of modern government and individualism.
This authoritative study by a distinguished scholar presents a brilliant panorama of Italian Renaissance life, explaining how and why the period constituted a cultural revolution. Author Jacob Burckhardt chronicles the transition from the medieval concept of society as…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780486475974 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0486475972 |
| Author: | Jacob Burckhardt |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications Inc. |
| Imprint: | Dover Publications Inc. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 24 September 2010 |
| Weight: | 365g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 130mm x 116mm |
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About The Author
Jacob Burckhardt
Swiss historian Carl Jacob Christoph Burckhardt (1818-97) revolutionized both the understanding of the Italian Renaissance and the field of cultural history with his 1860 classic. Departing from the traditional focus on political and military history, Burckhardt examined people’s lives, including their religion, art, and literature.
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