| Author |
Burckhardt, Jacob, 1818-1897 |
| Translator |
Valbusa, Diego |
| Title |
La civiltà del secolo del Rinascimento in Italia, Volume I
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 38.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Barbara Magni, Carlo Traverso and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"La civiltà del secolo del Rinascimento in Italia, Volume I" by Jacob Burckhardt is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the cultural, political, and social transformations that characterized the Renaissance period in Italy, emphasizing its impact on the modern world and the evolution of humanism. The opening of the book sets the stage for an in-depth examination of how the Renaissance marked a significant turning point in European intellectual history. Burckhardt discusses the interplay between freedom and despotism, highlighting the emergence of new sociopolitical orders challenging the established norms of the medieval era. He outlines the centrality of Italian cities in reviving classical knowledge and fostering a vibrant culture that laid the foundations for modern civilization. Through this introduction, readers gain insight into the prevailing theories, conflicts, and individual contributions that shaped this pivotal era, offering a glimpse into the larger narrative that the author intends to unfold in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Italian |
| LoC Class |
DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
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| Subject |
Renaissance -- Italy
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| Subject |
Italy -- Civilization
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64205 |
| Release Date |
Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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