Policraticus: The Statesman's Book

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F. Ungar Publishing Company, 1979 - Biography & Autobiography - 161 pages
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The history, politics, social life, culture, philosophy, and moral codes of medieval England are illuminated in John of Salisbury's document of twelfth-century life

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Contents

BOOK I
1
The Significance of Dreams and Other Signs
17
Dream Interpretation Not to be Recommended
18
Copyright

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About the author (1979)

John of Salisbury learned about court life as secretary first to Thibaud, and then to Thomas a Becket, both archbishops of Canterbury. He later became bishop of Chartres. His books are urbane and clearly written, providing a cultured view of the upper-class society of the twelfth century.

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TitlePolicraticus: The Statesman's Book
Milestones of thought in the history of ideas
Milestones of thought
Ungar Film Library
AuthorsJohannes (Sarisberiensis), Bp. of Chartres John of Salisbury, Jean de Salisbury
EditorMurray F. Markland
ContributorMurray F. Markland
PublisherF. Ungar Publishing Company, 1979
Original fromthe University of Michigan
DigitizedOct 1, 2007
ISBN0804424136, 9780804424134
Length161 pages
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Biography & Autobiography / Political
  
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