Download or read book The Book of the Courtier written by Baldassarre conte Castiglione and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2022-08-21 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Book of the Courtier" by Baldassarre conte Castiglione is a lengthy philosophical dialogue on the topic of what constitutes an ideal courtier or court lady, worthy to befriend and advise a Prince or political leader. Castiglione set the narrative of the book in his years as a courtier in his native Duchy of Urbino. It offers a poignantly nostalgic evocation with a reverent tribute to the friends of Castiglione's youth.