The Civilisation of the Period of the Renaissance in Italy (Paperback)

Part IV. The Discovery of the World and of Man: 1. Journeys of the Italians; 2. Natural science in Italy; 3. The discovery of natural beauty; 4. The discovery of man; 5. Biography; 6. The description of nations and cities; 7. Description of the outward man; 8. Descriptions of life in movement; Part V. Society and Festivals: 1. The equalisation of class; 2. Outward refinement of life; 3. Language as the basis of social intercourse; 4. The higher forms of society; 5. The perfect man of society; 6. The position of women; 7. Domestic economy; 8. The festivals; Part VI. Morality and Religion: 1. Morality; 2. Religion in daily life; 3. Religion and the spirit of the Renaissance; 4. Mixture of ancient and modern superstitions; 5. General disintegration of belief.