The Earthly republic: Italian humanists on government and society

Kohl, B.G. and Witt, R.G. General introduction.

Petrarca, F. How a ruler ought to govern his state.

Salutati, C. Letter to Peregrino Zambeccari. Letter to Caterina di messer Vierei di Donatino d'Arezzo.

Bruni, L. Panegyric to the city of Florence.

Barbaro, F. On wifely duties.

Bracciolini, P. On avarice.

Poliziano, A. The Pazzi conspiracy.