The History Of Florence And Of The Affairs Of Italy is a book written by Niccolo Machiavelli, an Italian Renaissance historian, politician, diplomat, philosopher, and writer. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Florence, a city in Italy, from its origin to the end of the fifteenth century. It also covers the political and social affairs of Italy during that period.Machiavelli's writing style is precise and factual, and he often uses primary sources to support his arguments. He provides insights into the ...
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The History Of Florence And Of The Affairs Of Italy is a book written by Niccolo Machiavelli, an Italian Renaissance historian, politician, diplomat, philosopher, and writer. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Florence, a city in Italy, from its origin to the end of the fifteenth century. It also covers the political and social affairs of Italy during that period.Machiavelli's writing style is precise and factual, and he often uses primary sources to support his arguments. He provides insights into the political and social institutions of Florence and Italy, including the role of the Medici family in the city's politics, the rise and fall of various political factions, and the impact of war and diplomacy on the region.The book is divided into eight parts, each covering a different period of Florence's history. Machiavelli's analysis of events is often critical, and he does not hesitate to point out the flaws and shortcomings of individuals and institutions. He also offers his own opinions on how Italy could be governed more effectively.Overall, The History Of Florence And Of The Affairs Of Italy is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Italy during the Renaissance period. It provides a detailed and insightful account of the political and social forces that shaped Florence and Italy during this time.Theodoric possessed great talents both for war and peace; in the former he was always conqueror, and in the latter he conferred very great benefits upon the cities and people under him. He distributed the Ostrogoths over the country, each district under its leader, that he might more conveniently command them in war, and govern them in peace. He enlarged Ravenna, restored Rome, and, with the exception of military discipline, conferred upon the Romans every honor.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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