Machiavelli V2: The Florentine History (1905)

by Niccolò Machiavelli

Book Overview

Machiavelli V2: The Florentine History (1905) is a historical book written by Niccolo Machiavelli, an Italian philosopher, writer, and politician who lived in the Renaissance period. The book is a sequel to Machiavelli's earlier work, The History of Florence, and covers the period from 1378 to 1498, focusing on the political and social events that took place in Florence during this time.In the book, Machiavelli provides a detailed account of the political intrigues, power struggles, and conflicts that shaped the history of Florence, one of the most influential cities in Italy during the Renaissance. He describes the rise and fall of various political factions, the role of powerful families such as the Medici, and the impact of external forces such as the French invasion of Italy.Machiavelli's writing style is clear and concise, and he draws on his own experiences as a diplomat and politician to provide insights into the motivations and actions of the key players in Florentine politics. The book also includes Machiavelli's reflections on the nature of power and the qualities that make a successful leader.Overall, Machiavelli V2: The Florentine History (1905) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Renaissance Italy, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the political and social dynamics of one of its most important cities.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: 1120321581
• ISBN13: 9781120321589
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 430 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"