02424cam a22003133u 4500 15400 UtSlPG 20260610133348.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DG Symonds, John Addington, 1840-1893 Renaissance in Italy, Volume 1 (of 7) : The Age of the Despots Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-03-18 E-text prepared by Ted Garvin, Turgut Dincer, Leonard Johnson, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) "Renaissance in Italy, Volume 1 (of 7)" by John Addington Symonds is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the cultural and intellectual transformation that marked the Renaissance period in Italy, focusing on the rise of art, learning, and political complexities. Symonds explores the interplay between various historical forces that shaped this cultural awakening, providing insights into notable figures and ideas that contributed to the era. The opening of the text introduces the concept of the Renaissance as more than just a revival of learning; it is characterized as a profound shift in humanity's perception of freedom and the intellect. Symonds emphasizes the importance of recognizing the continuous evolution of thought from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, identifying key figures such as Dante, Petrarch, and Boccaccio as precursors to this awakening. He outlines the difficulties in pinpointing the exact dates that define the Renaissance, suggesting instead that it is an ongoing process that reflects an emancipation of the human spirit, driven by rediscoveries in art, science, and scholarship. This foundational framework sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the topics of learning, political history, and artistic development in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Renaissance -- Italy Italy -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15400 56788 56788