Desiderius Erasmus
The Institution Principis Christiani, Chapters III-XI, by Desiderius Erasmus, offers a profound exploration into the moral and ethical responsibilities of a Christian ruler. Originally written to guide a young prince, Erasmus’s timeless treatise delves into the virtues and principles necessary for just and righteous governance. This edition presents chapters III through XI of the complete work. Erasmus emphasizes the importance of piety, wisdom, and justice, advocating for a leadership style rooted in Christian values rather than secular ambition. He provides practical advice on various aspects of rulership, including diplomacy, lawmaking, and the treatment of subjects. Through insightful analysis and eloquent prose, Erasmus challenges leaders to prioritize the welfare of their people and to emulate the teachings of Christ in all their actions.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
