The Florentine History..; Volume 2

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Written in the 1520s, this history of Florence from its founding to the Renaissance era offers a rich tapestry of political intrigue, artistic achievement, and cultural transformation. Niccolò Machiavelli draws on his experience as a diplomat and his deep knowledge of Florentine society to provide a vivid and often scandalous portrait of one of Italy's most dynamic cities. This edition includes a new introduction by a noted Italian scholar.