The Book of the Courtier; From the Italian, Done Into English by Sir Thomas Hoby, Anno 1561, With an Introd. by Walter Raleigh

Defines the essential virtues for those at Court. This title includes a series of imaginary conversations between the real-life courtiers to the Duke of Urbino, in which his speakers discuss qualities of noble behaviour - chiefly discretion and gracefulness - as well as questions such as the duties of a good government and the true nature of love.