The Letters Of Machiavelli
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Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark work in political and Renaissance scholarship, The Letters of Machiavelli presents a newly edited and translated collection of personal correspondence from one of history's most influential and controversial thinkers, Niccolò Machiavelli. Translated and edited by Allan Gilbert, this collection offers an intimate window into the mind of the Florentine statesman, revealing the private thoughts, frustrations, ambitions, and wit of the man behind The Prince. The letters chronicle Machiavelli's relationships with contemporaries, his reflections on politics and power, and his personal struggles during exile from Florentine political life. Written with candour and intelligence, the correspondence illustrates a fully human Machiavelli — philosopher, diplomat, and literary stylist — far removed from the calculating villain of popular myth. This essential volume stands as a primary source for anyone seeking to understand Renaissance Italy and the man who defined realpolitik for centuries to come.
Author: Allan Gilbert
Format: Paperback
Genre: History
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark work in political and Renaissance scholarship, The Letters of Machiavelli presents a newly edited and translated collection of personal correspondence from one of history's most influential and controversial thinkers, Niccolò Machiavelli. Translated and edited by Allan Gilbert, this collection offers an intimate window into the mind of the Florentine statesman, revealing the private thoughts, frustrations, ambitions, and wit of the man behind The Prince. The letters chronicle Machiavelli's relationships with contemporaries, his reflections on politics and power, and his personal struggles during exile from Florentine political life. Written with candour and intelligence, the correspondence illustrates a fully human Machiavelli — philosopher, diplomat, and literary stylist — far removed from the calculating villain of popular myth. This essential volume stands as a primary source for anyone seeking to understand Renaissance Italy and the man who defined realpolitik for centuries to come.