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

Desiderius Erasmus, Percy Ellwood Corbett

Erasmus' "Institutio Principis Christiani." Chapters III-XI
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Legare Street Press
Published
18 July 2023
Pages
74
ISBN
9781019880890

Erasmus’ “Institutio Principis Christiani.” Chapters III-XI

Desiderius Erasmus, Percy Ellwood Corbett

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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