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BURCKHARDT, Jacob. Die Cultur der Renaissance in Italien.
Basel : 1860
First edition, from the library of Otto Wesendonck, husband of Mathilde Wesendonck and friend of Wagner.
Otto Wesendonck's (1815-1896) success as a silk merchant made him a generous patron of the arts and allowed him to provided significant financial support to one of his favourite composers, Richard Wagner, throughout the 1850s. For a period... Learn More£1,000.00Stock Code: 120920
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BURCKHARDT, Jacob. Die Cultur der Renaissance in Italien.
Basel : 1860
First edition. Written by Burckhardt (1818-1897) between 1855 and 1858, Die Kultur der Renaissance is a milestone in cultural history. While the author's definition and historical description of the Renaissance have been rightfully questioned, "no criticism can detract from the powerful spell which Burckhardt's book has exercised upon such widely different... Learn More£850.00Stock Code: 91256