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Exploring the life of Niccolò Machiavelli, this biography delves into the vibrant political and social landscape of Renaissance Florence that shaped his ideas. Ross King highlights Machiavelli's background as a middle-class courtier and diplomat, moving beyond the caricature often associated with him. The book sheds light on his lesser-known works, including bawdy plays and poems, while emphasizing his humanity and the complexities of his thought, ultimately rescuing his legacy as a significant political thinker.
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Machiavelli, Ross King
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- 2009
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- Title
- Machiavelli
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ross King
- Publisher
- Harper Perennial
- Publisher
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9780061768927
- Category
- Psychology
- Description
- Exploring the life of Niccolò Machiavelli, this biography delves into the vibrant political and social landscape of Renaissance Florence that shaped his ideas. Ross King highlights Machiavelli's background as a middle-class courtier and diplomat, moving beyond the caricature often associated with him. The book sheds light on his lesser-known works, including bawdy plays and poems, while emphasizing his humanity and the complexities of his thought, ultimately rescuing his legacy as a significant political thinker.