First published 2009
The Roman Republic is in crisis. Enemies lurk within and without, and the very foundations of the state are under threat. But Niccolò Machiavelli sees a path forward - one that draws on the lessons of the past to forge a new model of government, where civic virtue and the common good triumph over princely self-interest. In "Discourses on Livy", his magnum opus on political philosophy, Machiavelli dissects the rise and fall of Rome, extracting timeless insights on leadership, military strategy, and the nature of power. This is a radical, provocative work that challenges the status quo and offers a bold new vision for the future of the republic.
Genres: history, philosophy, political-science, non-fiction, ancient-history, academic
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Rome, Italy
Period: 1268-1559
290 pages · Paperback · Oxford University Press