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Niccol貌 Machiavelli (1469鈥�1527) is the father of modern political thought, but he is also one of the greatest writers of the Renaissance and his wisdom and style extend far beyond politics to encompass a compelling philosophy of life as well. In The Quotable Machiavelli, Maurizio Viroli, one of the world’s leading Machiavelli scholars, offers a rich collection of the Florentine鈥檚 most memorable words on a wide range of subjects, including politics, the human condition, religion, love and happiness, antiquity and history, patriotism, and virtue. Drawing on Machiavelli鈥檚 entire body of writings, and including little-known quotations as well as famous passages, the book shows the full scope of his thought and belies the clich茅 that he was a 鈥淢achiavellian鈥� cynic. In addition to Machiavelli鈥檚 own words on dozens of subjects of perennial interest, the book includes some almost unknown texts in which his contemporaries describe him. Complete with a biographical introduction, the book serves as a handy reference and a smart and lively introduction to a masterly thinker and writer.

• Includes a rich collection of Machiavelli鈥檚 most memorable words on a wide range of subjects, from politics to the human condition鈥攁lmost 700 quotations in all
• Edited and introduced by one of the world鈥檚 leading Machiavelli scholars
• Serves as a smart and lively introduction to Machiavelli鈥檚 life and works
• Draws on the complete body of Machiavelli鈥檚 writings
• Features a brief biography of Machiavelli, a chronology of his life, suggestions for further reading, and an index