Obras

Obras is a compilation of the complete works of Diego Saavedra Fajardo, a prominent Spanish diplomat, writer, and political theorist of the 17th century. This collection showcases Saavedra Fajardo’s profound insights into European politics, diplomacy, and statecraft, offering a comprehensive view of his intellectual contributions.Included are his most influential treatises, such as 'Idea de un Príncipe Político Cristiano,' which outlines the ideal characteristics and responsibilities of a Christian ruler, blending political acumen with moral and ethical considerations. This work remains a significant text for understanding early modern political thought.Obras also features Saavedra Fajardo’s diplomatic correspondence, essays, and other writings, providing valuable historical context and shedding light on the complex political landscape of his time. His astute observations and pragmatic approach to governance make this collection an essential resource for scholars and readers interested in the history of political theory and international relations.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.