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Book on the Education of a Prince

work by Gerald of Wales
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Gerald of Wales's Book on the Education of a Prince is a medieval text belonging to the "mirror for princes" genre. This genre provides guidance on the conduct and responsibilities of rulers. Gerald's work, written around 1180-1220, focuses on the principles of secular power and the moral duties of a prince. It is part of a tradition that dates back to ancient Greek writers like Xenophon and was influential in Western Europe, the Byzantine Empire, and the Islamic world. These texts often emphasized the ruler's role as a moral exemplar and their responsibility for the welfare of their subjects.12

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