The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy: 2 - Softcover

Burckhardt, Jacob

 
9780060904609: The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy: 2

Synopsis

Studies the culture which emerged in Italy during the Renaissance, focusing on developments in statecraft, art, and literature

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About the Author

Jacob Burckhardt (1818-1897) was one of the greatest historians of the nineteenth century. He was professor of History and the History of Art at the University of Basel from 1858 to 1893, and was a mentor to Friedrich Nietzsche.

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