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# The Essential Writings of Machiavelli (Modern Library Classics)

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Review: A walk thru the mind of a genius - An exceptional collection of works and letters by Machiavelli. I haven't enjoyed something so intelligently written since I read works by Cicero. 'The Prince' probably his most famous work was brilliant, but I particularly enjoyed his 'Discourses' and 'Florentine Histories'. The letters to friends and colleagues were an interesting look into his lighter side of character which I also enjoyed. I cannot over state what an amazingly analytical and perceptive mind he had. He was a true genius I think with an uncanny understanding of human nature and behavior. I can't help but be impressed with his extensive knowledge of history that he used time and again for reference and comparison. I've never read any of Livy's histories before, but now I think it will be a must. I'm very happy to have made this purchase and know I will reference selections from it for years to come.
Review: A Worthy Political Scientist - This is an excellent edition of the works of Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527 CE) published by Modern Library in 2007. It includes not only a complete translation of his most famous work, "The Prince", but large sections of his less famous "Discourses" and "Florentine Histories." It also provides a good selection of his essays and papers. The quality of the translation work appears quite good and done with a good deal of care. The notes provided are quite helpful as well. Machiavelli is a name that some consider synonymous with guile, cynicism, and tyranny. In point of fact he was a romantic who was an admirer of the early Roman Republic. He was a supporter of republican principles and a Florentine patriot his entire life. After Lorenzo de Medici overthrew the Florentine Republic in 1513 (CE), he exiled Machiavelli to his estates outside of Florence. Such was Machiavelli's love for his city that he was willing to ignore his republican principals (at least temporarily) and join the Medici administration of the city. "The Prince" his most famous work and the principal source of his reputation as a cynic and ruthless politician was written to ingratiate him with Lorenzo. Now before adding `hypocrite' to the other characterizations of Machiavelli, one should understand that the book contained the only gift that he could afford to offer Lorenzo, his knowledge based on his analysis of history. Machiavelli was a student of the history of Roman Republic and Empire. He was also a close observer of human behavior both in the past and in his contemporary Renaissance Italy. If his analysis of history and motivation appears cynical, it was also in tune with his times and reflected contemporary attitudes. His interpretation of events and analysis of behavior represent a serious and honest effort to understand a world that was changing even as he wrote this unique book. In the "Discourses" and his "Art of War" Machiavelli reveals his true republican feelings and distress at the use of Italy as a battle ground by the Holy Roman Empire, France, the Pope, and various home grown Italian tyrants. The other works presented in this edition show him to be a thoughtful and patriotic man.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 0812974239 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #128,496 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #31 in Renaissance Literary Criticism (Books) #293 in Political Philosophy (Books) #3,287 in Classic Literature & Fiction |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (266) |
| Dimensions  | 5.2 x 1.18 x 7.91 inches |
| Edition  | Modern Library Pbk |
| ISBN-10  | 9780812974232 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0812974232 |
| Item Weight  | 15.6 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 544 pages |
| Publication date  | April 3, 2007 |
| Publisher  | Modern Library |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A walk thru the mind of a genius
*by S***L on February 11, 2019*

An exceptional collection of works and letters by Machiavelli. I haven't enjoyed something so intelligently written since I read works by Cicero. 'The Prince' probably his most famous work was brilliant, but I particularly enjoyed his 'Discourses' and 'Florentine Histories'. The letters to friends and colleagues were an interesting look into his lighter side of character which I also enjoyed. I cannot over state what an amazingly analytical and perceptive mind he had. He was a true genius I think with an uncanny understanding of human nature and behavior. I can't help but be impressed with his extensive knowledge of history that he used time and again for reference and comparison. I've never read any of Livy's histories before, but now I think it will be a must. I'm very happy to have made this purchase and know I will reference selections from it for years to come.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Worthy Political Scientist
*by R***R on December 14, 2008*

This is an excellent edition of the works of Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527 CE) published by Modern Library in 2007. It includes not only a complete translation of his most famous work, "The Prince", but large sections of his less famous "Discourses" and "Florentine Histories." It also provides a good selection of his essays and papers. The quality of the translation work appears quite good and done with a good deal of care. The notes provided are quite helpful as well. Machiavelli is a name that some consider synonymous with guile, cynicism, and tyranny. In point of fact he was a romantic who was an admirer of the early Roman Republic. He was a supporter of republican principles and a Florentine patriot his entire life. After Lorenzo de Medici overthrew the Florentine Republic in 1513 (CE), he exiled Machiavelli to his estates outside of Florence. Such was Machiavelli's love for his city that he was willing to ignore his republican principals (at least temporarily) and join the Medici administration of the city. "The Prince" his most famous work and the principal source of his reputation as a cynic and ruthless politician was written to ingratiate him with Lorenzo. Now before adding `hypocrite' to the other characterizations of Machiavelli, one should understand that the book contained the only gift that he could afford to offer Lorenzo, his knowledge based on his analysis of history. Machiavelli was a student of the history of Roman Republic and Empire. He was also a close observer of human behavior both in the past and in his contemporary Renaissance Italy. If his analysis of history and motivation appears cynical, it was also in tune with his times and reflected contemporary attitudes. His interpretation of events and analysis of behavior represent a serious and honest effort to understand a world that was changing even as he wrote this unique book. In the "Discourses" and his "Art of War" Machiavelli reveals his true republican feelings and distress at the use of Italy as a battle ground by the Holy Roman Empire, France, the Pope, and various home grown Italian tyrants. The other works presented in this edition show him to be a thoughtful and patriotic man.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Every Library Needs One
*by D***E on May 24, 2016*

This book is worth the price for its translation of The Prince alone. Think of it as The Prince plus 400 free pages of content. This is one of the most readable books I have ever read which is a testament to Constantine as many older books, like Rhetoric or Meditations, despite being English, can be clunky. The content is fascinating, Machiavelli's use of Greek and Roman history to teach is likely as relevant now as it was then. Just a good book all around.

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