The Life And Times Of Niccolo Machiavelli V1 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780548136706)

The Life And Times Of Niccolo Machiavelli V1 is a comprehensive biography of the Italian philosopher, diplomat, and writer Niccolo Machiavelli, written by Pasquale Villari. The book covers Machiavelli's life from his birth in Florence in 1469 to his death in 1527, and provides a detailed account of his political career, literary works, and philosophical ideas. Villari delves into Machiavelli's early years as a civil servant in Florence, his involvement in the political upheavals of the time, and his subsequent exile from the city. The book also explores Machiavelli's literary output, including his famous treatise The Prince, which has been widely studied and debated for centuries. Furthermore, Villari provides a nuanced analysis of Machiavelli's political philosophy, which has often been misunderstood and misrepresented. He argues that Machiavelli's ideas were rooted in a deep understanding of human nature and the realities of power, rather than a desire for tyranny or oppression. Overall, The Life And Times Of Niccolo Machiavelli V1 is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most influential thinkers in Western history, and sheds new light on the life and ideas of this fascinating figure.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.

Author: Pasquale Villari
ISBN-10: 054813670X
ISBN-13: 9780548136706
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2007
Pages: 584
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.25lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.44d