Baldassare Castiglione

Baldassare Castiglione (1478–1529) was an Italian diplomat and author whose book The Book of the Courtier is one of the most important works of the Italian Renaissance. Written as a series of imagined conversations at the court of Urbino, it sets out the qualities of the ideal Renaissance courtier — grace, wit, learning and effortless skill. The audiobook brings this foundational text of Western culture to life, and is a fascinating listen for anyone interested in history, manners and the art of living well.