Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius - Hardcover

Discourses On The First Decade Of Titus Livius is a book written by Niccolo Machiavelli. It is a political treatise that analyzes the first ten books of Livy's History of Rome. The book is divided into three parts, each discussing a different aspect of political theory. The first part discusses the nature of republics and how they are formed. The second part discusses the importance of military power and the role of the citizen-soldier in the defense of the state. The third part discusses the importance of individual virtue and how it contributes to the success of a republic. Throughout the book, Machiavelli argues that a successful republic must have a strong military, a virtuous citizenry, and a government that is responsive to the needs of the people. He also emphasizes the importance of historical knowledge in understanding political theory and the need for leaders to be both wise and courageous. Overall, Discourses On The First Decade Of Titus Livius is a seminal work in the field of political theory and remains a relevant and insightful analysis of the nature of republics and the principles that underlie them.We should, therefore, be careful how we censure the government of Rome, and should reflect that all the great results effected by that republic, could not have come about without good cause. And if the popular tumults led the creation of the tribunes, they merit all praise; since these magistrates not only gave its due influence to the popular voice in the government, but also acted as the guardians of Roman freedom, as shall be clearly shown in the following Chapter.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.