Niccolo's Smile: A Biography of Machiavelli - Softcover

Viroli, Maurizio

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0374528004 ISBN 13: 9780374528003

Publisher: Hill and Wang, 2002

Synopsis

A vivid portrayal of the great Italian philosopher - now in paperback

In Niccolò's Smile, Maurizio Viroli brings to life the fascinating writer who was the founder of modern political thought. Niccolò Machiavelli's works on the theory and practice of statecraft are classics, but Viroli sugggests that his greatest accomplishment is his robust philosophy of life -- his deep beliefs about how one should conduct oneself as a modern citizen in a republic, as a responsible family member, as a good person. On these subjects Machiavelli wrote no books: the text of his philosophy is his life itself, a life that was filled with paradox, uncertainty, and tragic drama.

About this title

About the Author:

Maurizio Viroli has written many works on political philosophy, most notably Machiavelli. A professor of politics at Princeton University, he lives in Princeton, New Jersey, and Forli, Italy.

Language Notes:

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Italian

About this edition

• Publisher: Hill and Wang
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0374528004
• ISBN 13: 9780374528003
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288