Erasmus' "Institutio Principis Christiani." Chapters III-XI

by Percy Ellwood Corbett and Desiderius Erasmus

This book presents a translation and commentary of chapters III-XI of Erasmus' famous work 'Institutio Principis Christiani' (The Education of a Christian Prince). These chapters deal with such topics as the choice of counselors, the education of the prince, the art of ruling, and the virtues necessary for a prince. Corbett's commentary sheds light on Erasmus' ideas and the historical context in which they were written. This book is a valuable resource for scholars of Renaissance humanism and political thought.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021942480
• ISBN13: 9781021942487
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"