
Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius, Book 3
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In the third book of his "Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius," Niccolò Machiavelli focuses on the actions of particular men who made Rome great. He examines the lives and careers of Romulus, Numa Pompilius, Camillus, and Scipio Africanus, among others, to identify the qualities and strategies that made them successful leaders. Machiavelli argues that these men were able to achieve great things because they understood the nature of power, knew how to use it effectively, and possessed a deep commitment to the public good. Their stories provide valuable lessons for anyone who seeks to understand the art of leadership and the foundations of a successful republic.Book Details
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Niccolò Machiavelli
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Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli was an Italian Renaissance diplomat, philosopher and writer, best known for The Prince (Il Principe), written in 1513. He has often been called the fat...
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