La Renaissance Italienne et la Philosophie de l'Histoire by Emile Gebhart

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Author Gebhart, Emile, 1839-1908
LoC No. 38023660
Title La Renaissance Italienne et la Philosophie de l'Histoire
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Summary "La Renaissance Italienne et la Philosophie de l'Histoire" by Émile Gebhart is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the rich cultural and intellectual movements of the Italian Renaissance, emphasizing how individualism shaped this transformative period. The text provides insights into significant figures and events, examining the psychological and social dimensions that contributed to the emergence of modern thought. At the start of the book, Gebhart introduces the central themes and philosophies of Jacob Burckhardt's theories on the Renaissance, discussing the interplay between individual personalities and the broader cultural shifts of the time. He notes the notable resilience of individual character during periods of societal oppression, focusing on figures like Machiavelli and Frà Salimbene as reflections of the era's complex moral landscape. The opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of how the Renaissance redefined concepts of politics, art, and ethics in Italy, and hints at the juxtaposition of this cultural flourishing against the backdrop of social violence and tyranny that characterized the period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Subject Renaissance -- Italy
Subject History -- Philosophy
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EBook-No. 43196
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