1. Baldassare Castiglione
Baldassare Castiglione > Baldassare was an Italian diplomat, writer, and courtier, and one of the most influential authors in Europe during the Renaissance... > The Book of the Courtier was his most well known work. ... >Book 1 is describes the desirable qualities of a courtier, his manner, education, physical and mental abilities. ... >Book 4 examines the role of the ideal courtier in following his duty to the royalty in service to the court and state. ... The book concludes with the Platonic Love. ...
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