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Discourses on Livy

By Niccolo Machiavelli

Discourses on Livy

By Niccolo Machiavelli

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Discourses on Livy is Niccolò Machiavelli's major work on republican government, using ancient Rome-especially Livy's history-as a model to analyze politics, power, and civic life.Machiavelli argues that strong republics are built on good laws, active citizen participation, and controlled conflict between social classes. He challenges the idea that harmony is always desirable, claiming that tension between the people and the elite helped Rome preserve liberty. The book emphasizes virtù (political skill, energy, and adaptability) over morality, and warns that corruption inevitably arises unless institutions are continually renewed. Overall, Discourses on Livy presents Machiavelli as a defender of republican freedom rather than tyranny, offering practical lessons on how states rise, endure, and decay.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
430
Release Date:
2026-01-16
Publication Date:
2026-01-16
Publisher:
Lushena Books
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN13:
9798902720089
Weight:
919 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
28 cm
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