Through a series of imaginary conversations between the real-life courtiers to the Duke of Urbino, Baldesar's speakers discuss qualities of noble behaviour, as well as wider questions such as the duties of good government and the true nature of love.

Through a series of imaginary conversations between the real-life courtiers to the Duke of Urbino, Baldesar's speakers discuss qualities of noble behaviour, as well as wider questions such as the duties of good government and the true nature of love.