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The Counter-Reformation Prince: Anti-Machiavellianism or Catholic Statecraft in Early Modern Europe

The Counter-Reformation Prince: Anti-Machiavellianism or Catholic Statecraft in Early Modern Europe

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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.

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Robert Bireley S.J. is a writer and avid reader based in the Pacific Northwest. Before pursuing writing full-time, they spent over a decade working in education. When not working on their next book, Robert Bireley S.J. can usually be found hiking with their dog or trying out new coffee shops in their neighborhood.

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