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Title: The Civilisation of the Renaissance in Italy
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Summary: "The Civilisation of the Renaissance in Italy" by Jacob Burckhardt is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book explores the transformative cultural, political, and social conditions of Italy during the Renaissance, emphasizing the emergence of new political structures and personalities that shaped this pivotal period in European history. At the start of the work, Burckhardt introduces the complexity of Italian politics in the 13th century, detailing the lack of unifying power that defined the region. Notably, he discusses the contrasting styles of governance from figures like Frederick II, who centralized power effectively, to the more chaotic and tyrannical reigns that followed. He underscores the turbulent interplay of power among republics and despots, foreshadowing the rich tapestry of individual stories that would illustrate how the Italian state evolved as a “work of art.” This opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the political intricacies and cultural achievements emblematic of the Renaissance, positioning Italy as the cradle of modern civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Burckhardt, Jacob, 1818-1897
Translator: Middlemore, S. G. C. (Samuel George Chetwynd)
EBook No.: 2074
Published: Feb 1, 2000
Downloads: 360
Language: English
Subject: Renaissance -- Italy
Subject: Italy -- Civilization
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Civilisation of the Renaissance in Italy
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Civilisation of the Renaissance in Italy" by Jacob Burckhardt is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book explores the transformative cultural, political, and social conditions of Italy during the Renaissance, emphasizing the emergence of new political structures and personalities that shaped this pivotal period in European history. At the start of the work, Burckhardt introduces the complexity of Italian politics in the 13th century, detailing the lack of unifying power that defined the region. Notably, he discusses the contrasting styles of governance from figures like Frederick II, who centralized power effectively, to the more chaotic and tyrannical reigns that followed. He underscores the turbulent interplay of power among republics and despots, foreshadowing the rich tapestry of individual stories that would illustrate how the Italian state evolved as a “work of art.” This opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the political intricacies and cultural achievements emblematic of the Renaissance, positioning Italy as the cradle of modern civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Burckhardt, Jacob, 1818-1897
Translator: Middlemore, S. G. C. (Samuel George Chetwynd)
EBook No.: 2074
Published: Feb 1, 2000
Downloads: 360
Language: English
Subject: Renaissance -- Italy
Subject: Italy -- Civilization
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.