Machiavelli, Niccolo
Discourses on Livy (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199555550
- author:
- Machiavelli, Niccolo
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 19.56 x 1.78 x 12.95 centimetres
- Genre:
- Political science & theory
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Discourses on Livy is a foundational work of political science that offers a unique perspective on the nature of politics and the ideal state. Written by Niccolo Machiavelli in 1531, this book is a key component of his broader oeuvre, alongside The Prince. Machiavelli's analysis of the ancient Roman historian Livy's history of Rome provides a consistent framework for his thoughts on politics, revealing a preference for republican states over monarchies. Machiavelli's discussion of conspiracies in Discourses on Livy is a sophisticated treatment of archetypal political upheaval. This new translation is richly annotated, providing readers with the historical, linguistic, and political context necessary to understand Machiavelli's revolutionary ideas. For those interested in the history of political thought, Discourses on Livy is a valuable addition to the Oxford World's Classics series, which has made a wide range of literature from around the globe available for over 100 years.
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