The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy

First published in 1860, this book is a seminal work on the cultural, artistic, and intellectual developments of the Italian Renaissance. Burckhardt argues that the rebirth of classical learning and the emergence of humanism led to a radical transformation of European civilization. He examines the social and political structures of Renaissance Italy, as well as its art, literature, and philosophy. This book remains an essential resource for scholars and students of Renaissance studies.

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