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...what I have entrusted to you regarding this secret, along with other things, in the chapters of this book. Its exterior is wisdom, and its brief summary? and interior are full of purpose. Once you have pondered its meanings and understood its symbols, you will attain the goal of your pursuits and the furthest of your hopes. So be happy with it. May God grant you success in understanding science and honoring its people.

This book of ours consists of ten treatises

The First Treatise on the varieties of kings 8
The Second Treatise on the state of the king and his majesty 12
And how his conduct should be regarding his own private self