We’d love your help. Shakespeare, the Renaissance Man . I have a History PhD, and I've taught History at universities--- and while there are newer visions of the place and time that are more "scientific" and based on findings and techniques unav. It offers a picture of the politics, the change of thought, the revival of interest in Graeco-Roman classics, and some of the larger than life individuals whom contributed to this period of history. Email. The book almost seems to have been written in a "stream-of-consciousness" format. Bietenholz, Peter G. He starts off with the State as a work of out, then moves into a more individualistic perspective, and closes with the influence of (pagan) antiquity and morality. Burckhardt piles up his anecdotes and, true to his word, gives you his own picture of the Italian Renaissance. Paperback.  US$14.95, US$11.00  US$13.00, US$14.86 However, it's also one I'd recommend readers approach with caution if they're not coming in with a background on the Renaissance period. Profile Portrait of Leonardo da Vinci, attributed to Francesco Melzi, circa 1515–1517, Royal Trust Collection. No one is more con-scious than the writer with what limited means and strength he has addressed himself to a task This is THE reference book about the Renaissance in terms of the view held up to Panofsky and 20c art criticism by the venerable Jacob Burckhardt. Find all the books, read about the author and more. In this work Burckhardt traced the cultural patterns of transition from the medieval period to the awakening of the modern spirit and creativity of the Renaissance. This really is a great history, and a real eye-opener on one of our most valuable legacies in the heritage. A masterpiece. by Penguin Classics, Die Kultur der Renaissance in Italien: ein Versuch. This is not your typical modern history book. By using our website you agree to our use of cookies.  US$16.95, US$16.84  US$18.95, US$13.63 {"bd_js_shop":"Shop","bd_js_too_long_for_shipping_label":"Sorry, that's too long for our shipping labels","bd_js_too_long":"Sorry, that's too long","bd_js_could_not_find_address_try_again":"Sorry, we couldn't find the address.  US$12.47, US$12.93 It's more like a huge, chaotic essay where Burckhardt eulogizes the Italians of the Renaissance era. Burckhardt, in this massive tome, gives an overview of the major political, societal, and religious themes that occurred during the Renaissance. Please try again","bd_saving_percent_off":"{0}%
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