The Counter-Reformation prince : anti-Machiavellianism or Catholic statecraft in early modern Europe

Bireley explores the anti-Machavellian tradition of sixteenth- and seventeenth-century Europe and the writers who cultivated it, including Giovanni Botero and Justus Lipsius. The tradition produced an international political literature that is immensely important for understanding the Counter-Reformation, Baroque culture, and early modern politics and diplomacy. Originally published in 1990. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value. Ch. 1. The Challenge Of Machiavelli -- Ch. 2. Anti-machiavellians And Scholastics -- Ch. 3. Giovanni Botero : Founder Of The Tradition (1589) -- Ch. 4. Justus Lipsius : Founder Of The Tradition (1589) -- Ch. 5. Pedro De Ribadeneira : Origins Of The Tradition In Spain (1595) -- Ch. 6. Adam Contzen : German Anti-machiavellian (1621) -- Ch. 7. Carlo Scribani : The Flemish-hispanic Connection (1624) -- Ch. 8. Diego Saavedra Fajardo : Climax Of The Tradition (1643) -- Ch. 9 Anti-machiavellianism, Counter-reformation, And The Baroque. Robert Bireley. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 279-295) And Index.