History of Florence and of the Affairs of Italy by Niccolò Machiavelli
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"History of Florence and of the Affairs of Italy" by Niccolò Machiavelli is a historical account first published posthumously in 1532. Commissioned by the Medici family, this work chronicles Florence's turbulent past through Machiavelli's distinctive political lens. He examines the city's destructive factionalism and moral decay, contrasting it with ancient Rome's productive conflicts. The narrative features vivid portraits of the Medici family, dramatic speeches including one from the 1378 Ciompi Revolt, and
detailed accounts of conspiracies and power struggles that shaped Renaissance Florence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Machiavelli, Niccolò, 1469-1527 |
|---|---|
| Title |
History of Florence and of the Affairs of Italy From the Earliest Times to the Death of Lorenzo the Magnificent |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florentine_Histories |
| Credits | Produced by John Bickers; Dagny; David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 39.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Florence (Italy) -- History |
| Subject | Italy -- Politics and government |
| Subject | Italy -- History -- 476-1492 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2464 |
| Release Date | Mar 31, 2006 |
| Last Update | Feb 7, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2215 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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