Civilisation of the Period of the Renaissance in Italy, Vol. 1
By Jacob Christoph Burckhardt · Running time 08:20:13 · History
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Though Jacob Burckhardt describes his work as a mere "essay" in his introduction, "The Civilisation of the Renaissance in Italy" is a foundational work of cultural history that seeks to capture the “spirit” of the Italian Renaissance by examining its social, political, and intellectual life. The first volume explores how Renaissance Italy fostered new forms of political power, self-conscious individuality, and renewed engagement with classical culture. Burckhardt treats art, literature, festivals, religion, manners, and even everyday customs as interconnected expressions of a single civilizati
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