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The Life and Times of Niccolò Machiavelli
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Political BiographiesGeneral Political ScienceItalian History
ISBN13: 9781023743525
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 620
Weight: 1.89
Height: 1.25 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Life and Times of Niccolò Machiavelli by Pasquale Villari offers a comprehensive biography of one of history's most influential political thinkers. This first volume delves into Machiavelli's early life, the political landscape of Renaissance Italy, and the development of his groundbreaking philosophies. Villari masterfully portrays Machiavelli not merely as a detached theorist, but as a man deeply engaged with the tumultuous events of his time. This book explores Machiavelli's career as a diplomat and statesman, and how these experiences shaped his understanding of power, statecraft, and human nature. A valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in political science, history, and the Italian Renaissance, this enduring work provides essential context for understanding Machiavelli's seminal work, The Prince.
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