| Author |
Burckhardt, Jacob, 1818-1897 |
| Translator |
Valbusa, Diego |
| Title |
La civiltà del secolo del Rinascimento in Italia, Volume II
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Civilization_of_the_Renaissance_in_Italy
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 39.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Barbara Magni, Carlo Traverso and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"La civiltà del secolo del Rinascimento in Italia, Volume II" by Jacob Burckhardt is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the cultural, artistic, and scientific advancements of the Italian Renaissance, showcasing Italy's pivotal role in these developments. It discusses various influential figures and themes, such as exploration, natural sciences, and the appreciation of beauty in nature, setting the stage for a comprehensive understanding of the period. The opening of this volume introduces the theme of exploration, focusing on the journeys undertaken by Italians during the Renaissance. It highlights renowned explorers like Columbus and the transformative effect of expeditions on Italian thought and culture. Burckhardt discusses the broader impact of the Renaissance, including the reconnecting of Italy with ancient learning and the subsequent curiosity that drove explorers to discover new worlds. He emphasizes that, while many nations contributed to global exploration, Italians were uniquely positioned to lead this movement due to their advanced scientific understanding and maritime capabilities. Thus, the key ideas presented in the beginning section set a rich context for the exploration of Renaissance civilization throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Italian |
| LoC Class |
DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
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| Subject |
Renaissance -- Italy
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| Subject |
Italy -- Civilization
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64206 |
| Release Date |
Jan 3, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 15, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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