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- 472 pages
- 17 hours of reading
Discourses on LivySeries
This series delves into the heart of ancient Rome, examining the critical moments and principles that shaped its Republican era. It offers a penetrating look into political philosophy, civic virtue, and the nature of power. Readers will engage with timeless reflections on how statecraft and social ethics can influence the rise and fall of nations. It is essential reading for anyone interested in history, political science, and the enduring lessons of the past.
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Discourses on Livy
- 414 pages
- 15 hours of reading
Machiavelli's commentary on Livy's history of Rome sets out his fundamental preference for a republican state. This translation is richly annotated, providing the contemporary reader with sufficient historical, linguistic, and political information to understand and interpret the revolutionary affirmations Machiavelli made, based on the historical evidence he found in Livy.
