Civilisation of the Period of the Renaissance in Italy, Vol. 1
Author: first_name:  Jacob Christoph
last_name: Burckhardt
Language: English
Year: 1878

Though Jacob Burckhardt describes his work as a mere "essay" in his introduction, "The Civilisation of the Renaissance in Italy" is a foundational work of cultural history that seeks to capture the “spirit” of the Italian Renaissance by examining its social, political, and intellectual life. The first volume explores how Renaissance Italy fostered new forms of political power, self-conscious individuality, and renewed engagement with classical culture. Burckhardt treats art, literature, festival