A new translation (by Eleanor Merchant) of the 16th century classic, which stressed the importance of instilling good manners at a young age, a topic still pertinent today. If you have ever thought that the children of today have terrible manners - unlike yourself when you were young, of course - then this is the book to discreetly pass to your friends. Features pearls of wisdom such as: To lick greasy fingers or to wipe them on your coat is impolite. It is better to use the table cloth or the serviette.