Title The civilization of the Renaissance in Italy : an essay / by Jacob Burckhardt ; the translation of S.G.C. Middlemore, rev. and edited by Irene Gordon

Published New York : New American Library, [1960] ©1960

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Description xxii, 392 pages ; 18 cm Series A Mentor book ; MT321 Mentor book ; MT321 Summary This famous classic recaptures the spirit and substance of the Renaissance, an aristocratic world of popes and prince -- its politics, humanism, philosophy, science, religion...its society and festivals...its colour and dress...and within that world the author portrayed the Renaissance man's awakening to an awareness of his own individuality in various areas of his life Notes A Mentor book Includes index Translation of Die Cultur der Renaissance in Italien Bibliography Includes bibliographical references Subject Renaissance -- Italy. SUBJECT Italy -- Civilization. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85068886 Italy -- History -- 1268-1492. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85068947 LC no. 61008526

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