Niccolo Machiavelli

Books by Niccolo Machiavelli

Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527) was a Florentine-born diplomat and writer. He is best known for his book The Princewhich should not be read in isolation from his other writings or historical events in Italy at the time, according to historian Kenneth Bartlett. If you’re interested in his life, Be Like the Fox: Machiavelli’s Lifelong Quest for Freedom is a good place to start.

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The best books on Italian Political Philosophy, recommended by Guglielmo Verdirame

Italy has a rich tradition of political philosophy, producing a number of thinkers with both practical experience and a cosmopolitan outlook. Here Guglielmo Verdirame, Professor of International Law at King’s College London, talks us through the five most important Italian political philosophers, and the best books to read to understand their work.

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