Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius - Softcover

Machiavelli, Niccolò

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1646792742 ISBN 13: 9781646792740

Publisher: Cosimo Classics, 2020

Synopsis

"Everything that occurs in the world, in every epoch, has something that corresponds to it in ancient times." -Niccolò Machiavelli, Discourses, 1517

Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius (1517), by Italian philosopher and diplomat Machiavelli, is considered by many a foundational text of modern republicanism. As an admirer of the ancient Romans, Machiavelli believed history was a way to learn useful lessons for the present. In this book, he describes how to build a republic inspired by the writings of Roman historian Titus Livius (64 BC-AD 12).

The current edition was translated by Ninian Hill Thomson and originally released in 1883. It is essential reading for students of political philosophy, political leaders, and anyone interested in understanding the author's political beliefs.

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About the Author

NICCOLÒ MACHIAVELLI (1469-527) was an Italian political philosopher, diplomat, statesman and writer. Often called the father of modern political philosophy, he was a senior official in the Florentine Republic, responsible for military and diplomatic affairs. His only book that was printed during Machiavelli's lifetime was The Art of War (1521), about military science. He also wrote the Discourses on Livy (1531) on how a republic should be started and structured. His most famous work was The Prince (1513), a guide on how to gain and maintain political power.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cosimo Classics
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1646792742
• ISBN 13: 9781646792740
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 542