Niccolò Machiavelli

An Intellectual Biography

Corrado Vivanti, Simon MacMichael

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Princeton University Pres
02 January 2020

Biography; Biography: historical, political & military; History of ideas; Political science & theory

A colorful, comprehensive, and authoritative account of Machiavelli's life and thoughtThis is a colorful, comprehensive, and authoritative introduction to the life and work of the Florentine statesman, writer, and political philosopher Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527). Corrado Vivanti, who was one of the world's leading Machiavelli scholars, provides an unparalleled intellectual biography that demonstrates the close connections between Machiavelli's thought and his changing fortunes during the tumultuous Florentine republic and his subsequent exile. Vivanti's concise account covers not only Machiavelli's most famous works-The Prince, The Discourses, The Florentine Histories, and The Art of War-but also his letters, poetry, and comic dramas. While setting Machiavelli's life against a dramatic backdrop of war, crisis, and diplomatic intrigue, the book also paints a vivid human portrait of the man.

By: Corrado Vivanti
Translated by: Simon MacMichael
Imprint: Princeton University Pres
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm,
ISBN: 9780691196893
ISBN 10: 0691196893
Pages: 280
Publication Date: 02 January 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Corrado Vivanti (1928-2012) taught history at the universities of Rome, Turin, and Perugia, and was the editor of the standard edition of the complete works of Machiavelli.

Reviews for Niccolò Machiavelli: An Intellectual Biography

Sensible and useful. . . . [Vivanti] sets forth the greatness of Machiavelli, not as a figure of his time, the Renaissance, but as a founder of modernity. -Harvey C. Mansfield, Wall Street Journal A fascinating, concise guide to Machiavelli's life and work. -Joanna Kavenna, The Spectator [A] learned intellectual biography. -Michael Ignatieff, The Atlantic Excellent, and accessible to anyone interested in finding out more about Machiavelli. -Jonathan Powell, Prospect Informative and . . . level-headed. -Keith Miller, The Telegraph