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De civilitate morum puerilium
Book • 2020
De Civilitate Morum Puerilium, written by Erasmus of Rotterdam in 1530, is considered the first treatise in Western Europe on the moral and practical education of children.
It provides guidance on how children should conduct themselves in various social situations, including table manners, dressing appropriately, and conversing with elders.
The book was highly influential and widely translated, becoming a bestseller in the 16th century.
It provides guidance on how children should conduct themselves in various social situations, including table manners, dressing appropriately, and conversing with elders.
The book was highly influential and widely translated, becoming a bestseller in the 16th century.
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Mentioned by John Gallagher, who refers to it as a guide teaching children good behavior.

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Civility: talking with those who disagree with you
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when discussing the evolution of manners and etiquette.


Josh Clark

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Why Manners?