Book Of The Courtier
The Book of The Courtier was written by Count Baldassare Castiglione over the course of many years and was first published in vernacular Italian in 1528. An English edition was published in 1561.The book is a courtesy book or book of manners which deals with issues of etiquette, behaviour and morals, particularly at princely or royal courts, and provides a fascinating insight into Renaissance cour...
The Book of The Courtier was written by Count Baldassare Castiglione over the course of many years and was first published in vernacular Italian in 1528. An English edition was published in 1561.The book is a courtesy book or book of manners which deals with issues of etiquette, behaviour and morals, particularly at princely or royal courts, and provides a fascinating insight into Renaissance cour...
