Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius

Machiavelli, Niccolo; Anderson, Taylor; Thomson, Ninian Hill

ISBN 10: 197435671X / ISBN 13: 9781974356713

Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 197435671X
• ISBN 13: 9781974356713
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Discorsi sopra la prima deca di Tito Livio which translates to "Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livy" or The Discourses on Livy, is a work of the 16th century by the political theorist Niccolò Machiavelli on philosophy and political theory. The work focuses on the expansion of Rome through the Third Samnite War in 293 BC and what can be gained in Machiavelli’s time. Odin’s Library Classics is dedicated to bringing the world the best of humankind’s literature from throughout the ages. Carefully selected, each work is unabridged from classic works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or drama.

About the Author

Niccolo Machiavelli was an Italian politician, diplomat, founding father of political science, and author of the preeminent political treatise, The Prince. Born in Florence, Italy, Machiavelli held many government posts over his lifetime and often took leading roles in important diplomatic missions. During his time visiting other countries and nation states, Machiavelli was exposed to the politics of figures like Ceasare Borgia and King Louis XII, experiences which would inform his writings on state-building and politics. Machiavelli s political career came to an abrupt end when the Medici overthrew Florence, and he was held as a prisoner under the new regime. Tortured for a short time, he was released without admitting to any crime or treason. At this point, Machiavelli retired and turned to intellectual and philosophical pursuits, producing his two major works, The Prince and Discourses on the First Ten Books of Titus Livy. He died in 1527 at the age of 58.