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Explore the compelling world of Niccolň Machiavelli with this colorful and comprehensive trade paperback. Written by renowned Machiavelli scholar Corrado Vivanti, this authoritative work delves into the life and thoughts of the influential Florentine statesman and political philosopher. This expert biography highlights Machiavelli’s enduring legacy and the philosophical underpinnings of his most significant works, including 'The Prince', 'The Discourses', 'The Florentine Histories', and 'The Art of War'.
As you turn the pages, you will uncover the intricate connections between Machiavelli’s ideas and his tumultuous experiences during the shifting landscape of the Florentine republic, along with his impactful exile. This book not only presents an academic analysis but also offers a humanized view of Machiavelli, growing through war, crisis, and diplomacy.
Perfect for students of political philosophy, history enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by the complexities of power and human nature, this biography provides insight into Machiavelli's letters, poetry, and even his comic dramas.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691196893
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691196893
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
A colorful, comprehensive, and authoritative account of Machiavelli's life and thought
This is a colorful, comprehensive, and authoritative introduction to the life and work of the Florentine statesman, writer, and political philosopher Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527). Corrado Vivanti, who was one of the world's leading Machiavelli scholars, provides an unparalleled intellectual biography that demonstrates the close connections between Machiavelli's thought and his changing fortunes during the tumultuous Florentine republic and his subsequent exile. Vivanti's concise account covers not only Machiavelli's most famous works-The Prince, The Discourses, The Florentine Histories, and The Art of War-but also his letters, poetry, and comic dramas. While setting Machiavelli's life against a dramatic backdrop of war, crisis, and diplomatic intrigue, the book also paints a vivid human portrait of the man.
As you turn the pages, you will uncover the intricate connections between Machiavelli’s ideas and his tumultuous experiences during the shifting landscape of the Florentine republic, along with his impactful exile. This book not only presents an academic analysis but also offers a humanized view of Machiavelli, growing through war, crisis, and diplomacy.
Perfect for students of political philosophy, history enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by the complexities of power and human nature, this biography provides insight into Machiavelli's letters, poetry, and even his comic dramas.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691196893
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691196893
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
A colorful, comprehensive, and authoritative account of Machiavelli's life and thought
This is a colorful, comprehensive, and authoritative introduction to the life and work of the Florentine statesman, writer, and political philosopher Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527). Corrado Vivanti, who was one of the world's leading Machiavelli scholars, provides an unparalleled intellectual biography that demonstrates the close connections between Machiavelli's thought and his changing fortunes during the tumultuous Florentine republic and his subsequent exile. Vivanti's concise account covers not only Machiavelli's most famous works-The Prince, The Discourses, The Florentine Histories, and The Art of War-but also his letters, poetry, and comic dramas. While setting Machiavelli's life against a dramatic backdrop of war, crisis, and diplomatic intrigue, the book also paints a vivid human portrait of the man.