A Critical Companion to the 'Mirrors for Princes' Literature

by Nolle-Laetitia Perret

Why devote a Companion to the "mirrors for princes", whose very existence is debated? These texts offer key insights into political thoughts of the past. Their ambiguous, problematic status further enhances their interest. And although recent research has fundamentally challenged established views of these texts, until now there has been no critical introduction to the genre.
This volume therefore fills this important gap, while promoting a global...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9004518754
• ISBN13: 9789004518759
• Release Date: December 2022
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 572 Pages