Unger, Miles J.
Machiavelli: A Biography
- ISBN 13:
- 9781416556305
- author:
- Unger, Miles J.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 15.3 x 2.8 x 23.4 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, 1001-1500
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Niccolò Machiavelli: A Life of Controversy and Genius Miles Unger's biography of the Italian philosopher and playwright Niccolò Machiavelli is a fascinating account of a complex figure whose writings have outraged and inspired generations. Machiavelli's philosophy was shaped by the tumultuous age in which he lived, marked by towering geniuses and brutal tyrants. His first political mission was to spy on the fire-and-brimstone preacher Savonarola, while his intimate relationships with Leonardo and Michelangelo reveal a more nuanced side to his character. Through original Italian sources and Unger's deep knowledge of Florence, this biography offers an authoritative account of Machiavelli's revolutionary approach to power politics, one that remains as relevant today as when he wrote it.
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