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This is a 1638 edition of Andrea Alciato's emblem book, ""Clariss. viri Dn. Andreae Alciati Emblematum libri duo,"" expanded and restored, and illustrated with very elegant figures, along with concise commentaries. A significant work of the Renaissance, Alciato's emblems combine images, mottoes, and explanatory texts, offering insights into morality, politics, and culture. This edition, featuring the commentaries of Claude Mignault and illustrations, provides a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in the history of emblem literature and Renaissance thought. The Latin text ensures authenticity and preserves the original nuances of Alciato's work. 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.

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