Niccolò Machiavelli

Discourses on Livy (eBook, ePUB)

Insightful Analysis of Ancient Roman Politics and Governance

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Niccolò Machiavelli's 'Discourses on Livy' presents a detailed analysis of the works of the ancient Roman historian Livy, focusing on the political theories and practices prevalent in ancient Rome. Machiavelli's writing style is characterized by its insightful commentary, historical examples, and practical wisdom. The book is considered a significant contribution to political thought and is often studied for its relevance to contemporary governance and statecraft. Machiavelli's deep knowledge of history and politics shines through in his meticulous examination of Livy's writings, making 'Discourses on Livy' a valuable resource for anyone interested in political theory and philosophy. The book is written in a scholarly yet accessible manner, making it a compelling read for students and scholars alike.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 495
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. November 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 8596547668503
• Artikelnr.: 69543344

Autorenporträt

Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli was an Italian political philosopher, musician, poet, and playwright. He is a figure of the Italian Renaissance and a central figure of its political component, most widely known for his treatises on realist political theory (The Prince) on the one hand and republicanism (Discourses on Livy) on the other.

Rezensionen

...a great author requires a careful translator; and it is befitting for Conaway Bondanella and Bondanella, in presenting a text translated from Italian to English, to assert that Machiavelli has been misunderstood because of poor translations. Sixteenth Century Journal