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Focusing on the Italian Renaissance, Jacob Burckhardt's influential work examines the era's cultural richness and artistic achievements, positioning it as a pinnacle of civilization. He emphasizes the unique spirit and expressions of the period while comparing it to other historical epochs to highlight Italy's cultural superiority. Although the narrative is opinionated and not strictly scientific, Burckhardt crafts a compelling story that explores the Renaissance's profound impact on Western Civilization. This edition features premium acid-free paper and follows S. G. C. Middlemore's translation.
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The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy, Jacob Burckhardt
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- 2021
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jacob Burckhardt
- Publisher
- Digireads.com
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 298
- ISBN13
- 9781420978162
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Art, Southern Europe, Italy, Art History & Criticism, History of Art, History of Europe, Culture, Cultural History, Studying, Studies, Rebirth, 14th-16th Century
- First published
- 1860
- Original title
- Die Kultur der Renaissance in Italien
- Rating
- 3.95 out of 5
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- Focusing on the Italian Renaissance, Jacob Burckhardt's influential work examines the era's cultural richness and artistic achievements, positioning it as a pinnacle of civilization. He emphasizes the unique spirit and expressions of the period while comparing it to other historical epochs to highlight Italy's cultural superiority. Although the narrative is opinionated and not strictly scientific, Burckhardt crafts a compelling story that explores the Renaissance's profound impact on Western Civilization. This edition features premium acid-free paper and follows S. G. C. Middlemore's translation.