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Discussing "The Civilization Of The Renaissance In Italy" By Jacob Burckhardt
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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In this episode of Canonball we discuss "The Civilization Of The Renaissance In Italy," which was written by Jacob Burckhardt and published in 1860.
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Intro
Burckhardt's Life And Nietzsche's View Of Him
"Civilization" As Cultural History
An Overview
The Guelphs And The Ghibellines; The Hapsburg-Valois Wars
Our Task When Studying History
How Burckhardt Helps Us Overcome An Unconscious Mental Distortion
The State As A Work Of Art
Comparing German And Italian Aristocracy
The Emergence Of Statistics
Diplomacy – Inviting The Barbarians
A Digression About Mehmet II
How The Tables Turn In Global Politics
How The Reformation Saved The Papacy
Nationalism And Individualism
The Spread Of Libraries And Printed Books
Honor
A Clue About The Modern Spread Of Tarot Cards
The Knowledge Expected Of The Renaissance Nobleman
Burckhardt Summarizing His View