The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy - Softcover

Burckhardt, Jacob; Middlemore, S G C

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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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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.

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