The Book of the Courtier

by Baldassare Castiglione · 1528

Elegant dialogues at the court of Urbino defining the ideal Renaissance gentleman and lady. Castiglione's hugely influential book of manners.

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• Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel: “Because it is said in the book called The Courtier that in men of base degree we often see high gifts of nature.”