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Title: History of Florence and of the Affairs of Italy
From the Earliest Times to the Death of Lorenzo the Magnificent

Note: Reading ease score: 39.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by John Bickers; Dagny; David Widger

Summary: "History of Florence and of the Affairs of Italy" by Niccolò Machiavelli is a historical account written in the early 16th century. The work provides an in-depth exploration of the political landscape of Florence and Italy, tracking significant events and shifts in power from the early days of the Roman Empire through the political struggles of Machiavelli's own time, culminating with the death of Lorenzo de' Medici. The narrative not only recounts the tumultuous history of the region but also reflects the author's insights on governance and the interplay between political forces. The opening of the book presents a systematic examination of historical invasions that contributed to the decline of the Roman Empire, detailing the impact of various barbarian tribes such as the Visigoths, Vandals, and Huns. Machiavelli highlights the internal strife within the empire following the withdrawal of the emperors to Constantinople, noting how opportunistic leaders like Alaric and Theodoric exploited political fractures to gain control. This set the stage for understanding the complex socio-political dynamics and the eventual rise of localized powers in Italy, which Machiavelli argues are vital for recognizing the shifting landscapes that shaped his own Florence and the broader Italian context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Machiavelli, Niccolò, 1469-1527

EBook No.: 2464

Published: Mar 31, 2006

Downloads: 771

Language: English

Subject: Florence (Italy) -- History

Subject: Italy -- Politics and government

Subject: Italy -- History -- 476-1492

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:2464:2 2006-03-31T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Machiavelli, Niccolò en 1
2024-11-05T23:56:46Z History of Florence and of the Affairs of Italy

This edition has images.

Title: History of Florence and of the Affairs of Italy
From the Earliest Times to the Death of Lorenzo the Magnificent

Note: Reading ease score: 39.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by John Bickers; Dagny; David Widger

Summary: "History of Florence and of the Affairs of Italy" by Niccolò Machiavelli is a historical account written in the early 16th century. The work provides an in-depth exploration of the political landscape of Florence and Italy, tracking significant events and shifts in power from the early days of the Roman Empire through the political struggles of Machiavelli's own time, culminating with the death of Lorenzo de' Medici. The narrative not only recounts the tumultuous history of the region but also reflects the author's insights on governance and the interplay between political forces. The opening of the book presents a systematic examination of historical invasions that contributed to the decline of the Roman Empire, detailing the impact of various barbarian tribes such as the Visigoths, Vandals, and Huns. Machiavelli highlights the internal strife within the empire following the withdrawal of the emperors to Constantinople, noting how opportunistic leaders like Alaric and Theodoric exploited political fractures to gain control. This set the stage for understanding the complex socio-political dynamics and the eventual rise of localized powers in Italy, which Machiavelli argues are vital for recognizing the shifting landscapes that shaped his own Florence and the broader Italian context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Machiavelli, Niccolò, 1469-1527

EBook No.: 2464

Published: Mar 31, 2006

Downloads: 771

Language: English

Subject: Florence (Italy) -- History

Subject: Italy -- Politics and government

Subject: Italy -- History -- 476-1492

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:2464:3 2006-03-31T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Machiavelli, Niccolò en 1