It's weird all the books that I've read that have pertained to the Renaissance seem to be like guides to how things ought to be. I'll list a few Ive read.
1. The Prince... By Niccolo Machiavelli (Good Political Philosophy)
2. The Praise of Folly... By Desiderius Erasmus (Smartest man in Europe during the Renaissance, Enjoyed the book, pokes fun towards the Church.)
3. Utopia... By Sir Thomas More (Enjoyed, another good Political Philosophy)
4. The Courtier... By Baldesar Catiglione (Not finished reading, I'm some what familiar with this subject.)
I've come to realize these books are guidelines, but are dedicated to specific person. Like The Prince dedicates the book to the Medici family, The Praise of Folly to Sir Thomas More. The Prince shows us the guidelines on how the Prince should rule his realm, control his army, and act towards the citizens. The Praise of Folly pokes fun at the Catholic Church and points out the current corrupted practices the church is in involved with. Erasmus will give us his research to the actual teachings of what the bible was intended for. I think The Courtier will help me understand the Renaissance Court and the way business was conducted. Ive done research on Renaissance Monarchies, what are they. Ive done research on the governments of: Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain; Francis I, King of France; and Henry VIII. Courts were very important to these monarchs...(going to add more)
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Good insight. The Renaissance was totally consumed with the Future: and what we should be. And all these books reflect that.
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