Celenza, Christopher S., 1967-

Machiavelli : a portrait / Christopher S. Celenza. - 240 pages ; 22 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Renaissance, conspiracies, bonfires: Machiavelli's little-known youth -- Highs and lows : Machiavelli emerges -- Interlude : Machiavelli's letter -- The prince -- The discourses -- The comedy of life : letters and plays, wives and lovers -- History -- Ghosts.

9780674416123 (alk. paper)

2014028103


Machiavelli, NiccoloÌ, 1469-1527.


Statesmen--Italy--Florence--Biography.


Florence (Italy)--Politics and government--1421-1737.
Florence (Italy)--Social conditions--15th century.
Florence (Italy)--Social conditions--16th century.

JC143.M4 / C38 2015

320.1092 B