Preface. 1. In search of a definition: a fuzzy field of enquiry 2. Traditions and reinventions 3. Interwoven paths 4. Territories Suggestions for further reading. Appendix. Bibliography. Index
Biography
Alessandro Arcangeli is Associate Professor of Early Modern History at the University of Verona, Italy. He has studied the cultural history of Renaissance Europe, with particular focus on dance (Davide o Salomè?, 2000), leisure (Recreation in the Renaissance, 2003) and the medical discourse on lifestyle.
"Arcangeli has written an up-to-date and lucid introduction to cultural history. The scope of the book, and the variety of approaches and orientations included, is impressive, even more so when taking into account the very concise character of the book. The book is also well translated; in this respect, the editors of Routledge are to be credited... I recommend the book to anyone interested in cultural history, yet especially to teachers of undergraduate courses who would like to acquaint their students with basic though accurate knowledge of cultural history." - Steven Schouten, Cultural History 2.1 (2013): 103-106. Edinburgh University Press
