Description
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 recreates the fascinating conflict that helped to shape the history of political thought.
About the Author
James B. Atkinson and David Sices have translated many works, including Machiavelli and His Friends.
Reviews
The best account of Machiavelli's main intention in writing the Discorsi, far surpassing all English editions.
-- Maurizio Viroli, Princeton UniversityBook Information
ISBN 9780875806181
Author Niccolo Machiavelli
Format Paperback
Page Count 504
Imprint Northern Illinois University Press
Publisher Cornell University Press
Weight(grams) 907g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 32mm
