Women social condition in the second half of the XIX Century, narrated through the pen of Lady writers and male correspondents.

The correspondence between Burckhardt and Bode is only partially preserved and is published here for the first time in its complete version.

This collection gathers letters from the circle of friends who shared with Burckhardt the same passion.

The collection Faraway includes sixteen fascinating letters sent to Jacob Burckhardt by notable learned men from around the world.

The letters collected here provide important evidence on the major European events during the second half of the nineteenth century.

Throughout his life Burckhardt has collected thousands of photographs depicting different artworks.