On the Establishment of Republic

In establishing and ordering the common weale, much care and diligence must be undertaken. Without learning and virtue, wholesome rule is impossible. Such things are precisely what Francesco Patrizi endeavors to detail in this comprehensive, systematic work of political philosophy, marshaling myriad lessons from classical history as keystones in his theory of virtue politics. He touches upon:republic vs. monarchypolitical laws & ordinancessupport for learningmarriage & housekeepinghousehold orderduties & officescivil citizens & countrymenthe land's impact on manbuildings, walls, & gatesgarrisons & librariespeace & warliberal arts & scienceselection of magistratesvice & virtuesafeguarding the citytrades & vocationsentreating the nobilitywaterworks & waterwayscastles & fortresseschurches & monumentsmartial disciplineand much more