Machiavelli V2: The Florentine History (1905)

By Niccolò Machiavelli

Book Overview

Machiavelli V2: The Florentine History (1905) is a book written by Niccolo Machiavelli, an Italian Renaissance historian, politician, diplomat, philosopher, and writer. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of Florence, Italy, from its founding in the Roman era to the end of the 15th century.The book is divided into 8 volumes, each covering a different period in Florence's history. Machiavelli provides detailed accounts of the political, social, and cultural events that shaped Florence throughout its history. He also includes biographical sketches of key figures in Florentine history, such as Cosimo de' Medici, Lorenzo de' Medici, and Savonarola.Machiavelli's writing style is clear and concise, and he presents his ideas in a straightforward and objective manner. He does not shy away from controversial topics, such as the role of violence in politics and the use of deceit and manipulation to achieve one's goals.Overall, Machiavelli V2: The Florentine History (1905) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Florence, Italy, and the political and social forces that shaped it. It is also a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the most influential political thinkers of the Renaissance era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166618536
• ISBN13: 9781166618537
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 430 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"