The Books on the Family

Leon Battista Alberti - The Books on the Family

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...ours, and listen to what our Alberti ancestors—men of great learning, highly cultured, and most refined citizens Original: studiosissimi, litteratissimi, civilissimi. These superlatives emphasize the Renaissance Humanist ideal of the "citizen-scholar," individuals who balanced intense private study with active, virtuous participation in the life of the city (civitas).—judged to be the duty toward the family, and recommended should be done. Read me and love me.