Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Note on Sources ix
4. Timeline of Events in Patrizi’s Life xi
5. Introduction 1
6. One The Formation of a Political Philosopher 14
7. Two The Great Political Treatises 55
8. Three Principles of Republican Government 92
9. Four Meritocracy and the Optimal Republic 126
10. Five The Virtuous Society 172
11. Six Citizenship and the Virtuous Citizen 242
12. Seven Virtuous Absolutism 272
13. Conclusion: Patrizi and Modern Politics 318
14. Appendix A List of Patrizi’s Works 331
15. Appendix B Editions, Translations, and Compendia of Patrizi’s Political Works, 1518–1702 335
16. Appendix C Patrizi’s Epigram 14 “What Would Make Me Happy” 345
17. Abbreviations 347
18. Notes 349
19. Bibliography 393
20. Acknowledgments 411
21. Index 413