Libro de los estados
work by Juan Manuel
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The Libro de los estados (The Book of States) is a treatise on politics written by Don Juan Manuel, a prominent Spanish nobleman and writer of the 14th century. He was a descendant of Spanish royalty and deeply involved in the political landscape of his time.1
The Libro de los estados is one of his extant works, alongside Count Lucanor and The Book of the Knight and the Squire. These works contributed significantly to the development of Spanish prose, establishing a clear and personal style that influenced later writers.1
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