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The Italian Renaissance: Culture and Society in Italy

The Italian Renaissance: Culture and Society in Italy

by PeterBurke (Author)

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    Paperback 1999

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    Paperback 1987

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Synopsis

In this brilliant and widely acclaimed work, Peter Burke presents a social and cultural history of the Italian Renaissance. He discusses the social and political institutions which existed in Italy during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries and analyses the ways of thinking and seeing which characterized this period of extraordinary artistic creativity.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 312
 Edition: 2
 Publisher: Polity Press
Published: 26 Apr 1999
ISBN 10: 0745621384
ISBN 13: 9780745621388

Media Reviews
From reviews of the first edition: A superb introduction to Renaissance culture and society. Renaissance Quarterly A fascinating tour de force. American Historical Review An indispensable study for historians, sociologists, and anyone interested in one of the most remarkable periods of European history. Choice The Italian Renaissance provvides an excellent introduction to its theme -- particularly to its artistic ingredients. Kleio
Author Bio
Peter Burke is Professor of Cultural History at the University of Cambridge and Fellow of Emmanuel College, Cambridge.