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Moreover, when Germany entered upon her humanistic career, a potent instrument had been prepared for the dissemination of the new ideas. In superseding the slow process of manual repro duction, which consumed so much of the time and strength of the Italian humanists from Petrarch on, the printing-press gave a mighty impetus to the diffusion of the new learning. It permitted the more advanced ideas, in so far as they were consonant with the prevailing trend of thought, to gain a rapid victory, aecom plishing thereby in a brief period what in a time of less perfect communication had required generations. It is on this account, perhaps, more than on any other, that we find Germany, within the space of half a century, passing rapidly through the various phases of humanistic development, which in Italy required two centuries.
These phases are a series of stages in the emancipation of thought, and its subsequent progress from a condition of limited theological interest, characteristic of the Middle Ages, to that condition which comprehends the wide range of human interests which we call modern. Along this track of progress are to be found a sequence of individuals, whom for purposes of illustra tion and study it is convenient to arrange in groups, and to char acterize according to the degree of their advancement.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the German Renaissance, a cultural movement that emerged in the 15th century and reflected broader European trends in the revival of classical learning. While influenced by Italian humanism, the German Renaissance was distinguished by its emphasis on theological humanism, which sought to integrate classical ideas with Christian beliefs. The author traces the development of German humanism through key figures and institutions, examining their contributions to the advancement of education, the arts, and intellectual discourse. By comparing German humanism to its Italian counterpart, the book highlights the unique characteristics and contributions of German intellectuals to the Renaissance movement, ultimately shedding light on the complex interplay of religious, intellectual, and cultural forces that shaped this period of European history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332841400_0
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