The question of order inspired two of the greatest political thinkers of the Renaissance--Niccolo Machiavelli and Francesco Guicciardini, whose major works on the nature of government are linked in an authoritative new translation. Political adversaries but nonetheless friends, Machiavelli and Guicciardini both reflected on ancient Rome and refined their conceptions of government with an eye to the political turmoil of their own Florence.
Based on the definitive Italian editions and including extensive explanatory notes, this new translation re-creates the fascinating conflict that helped to shape the history of political thought.
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The question of order inspired two of the greatest political thinkers of the Renaissance--Niccolo Machiavelli and Francesco Guicciardini, whose major works on the nature of government are linked in an authoritative new translation. Political adversaries but nonetheless friends, Machiavelli and Guicciardini both reflected on ancient Rome and refined their conceptions of government with an eye to the political turmoil of their own Florence.
Based on the definitive Italian editions and including extensive explanatory notes, this new translation re-creates the fascinating conflict that helped to shape the history of political thought.
Imprint | Northern Illinois University Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | August 2007 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | August 2007 |
Authors | Niccolo Machiavelli |
Dimensions | 229 x 152 x 30mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade / Trade |
Pages | 504 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-87580-618-1 |
Barcode | 9780875806181 |
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LSN | 0-87580-618-X |