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The Italian Renaissance - 3rd Edition by Peter Burke (Paperback)
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- In this brilliant and widely acclaimed work, Peter Burke presents a social and cultural history of the Italian Renaissance.
- About the Author: Peter Burke is professor emeritus of cultural history at the University of Cambridge and fellow of Emmanuel College, Cambridge.
- 336 Pages
- Art, History
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Book 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 that existed in Italy during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, and he analyses the ways of thinking and seeing that characterized this period of extraordinary artistic creativity.
Developing a distinctive sociological approach, Peter Burke is concerned not only with the finished works of Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and others, but also with the social background, patterns of recruitment, and means of subsistence of this 'cultural elite.' He thus makes a major contribution to our understanding of the Italian Renaissance, and to our comprehension of the complex relations between culture and society. Burke has thoroughly revised and updated the text for this new edition, including a new introduction, and the book is richly illustrated throughout. It will have a wide appeal among historians, sociologists, and anyone interested in one of the most creative periods of European history.Review Quotes
"[This book's] fundamental concern with exploring in a rigorous fashion how cultural change and--to admit one's bias--achievement is related to the economic, social, and political structure of an age remains a vital interest."---Joachim W. Stieber, The Sixteenth Century Journal
"A fascinating tour de force."-- "American Historical Review"
"A superb introduction to Renaissance culture and society."-- "Renaissance Quarterly"
"Burke handles both breadth and depth of a most creative and complex period with balance, sensibility, and solid supportive arguments.... This is an indispensable study for historians, sociologists, and anyone interested in one of the most remarkable periods of European history."-- "Choice"
About the Author
Peter Burke is professor emeritus of cultural history at the University of Cambridge and fellow of Emmanuel College, Cambridge. His previous books include Popular Culture in Early Modern Europe, Historical Anthropology of Early Modern Italy, History and Social Theory, A Social History of Knowledge, and Languages and Communities in Early Modern Europe (2004).Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.15 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 336
Genre: Art
Sub-Genre: History
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Theme: Renaissance
Format: Paperback
Author: Peter Burke
Language: English
Street Date: February 23, 2014
TCIN: 82956596
UPC: 9780691162409
Item Number (DPCI): 247-14-2953
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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