"The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy" is a classic
interpretation of one of the most vibrant periods of human history,
providing information and analysis for the scholar and a spell-binding
introduction for the generalist. This single volume covers and uncovers
the political, spiritual, artistic and social history of the Italian
Renaissance. The work is divided into six parts: Part 1 - The State as a
Work of Art; Part 2 - The Development of the Individual; Part 3 - The
Revival of Antiquity; Part 4 - The Discovery of the World and of Man;
Part 5 - Society and Festivals; Part 6 - Morality and Religion.
Middlemore's translation does justice to Burckhardt's brilliant mind.