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History of Florence and of the Affairs of Italy Introduction of the ebook: History of Florence and of the Affairs of Italy
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Theodoric possessed great talents both for war and peace; in the former he was always conqueror, and in the latter he conferred very great benefits upon the cities and people under him. He distributed the Ostrogoths over the country, each district under its leader, that he might more conveniently command them in war, and govern them in peace. He enlarged Ravenna, restored Theodoric possessed great talents both for war and peace; in the former he was always conqueror, and in the latter he conferred very great benefits upon the cities and people under him. He distributed the Ostrogoths over the country, each district under its leader, that he might more conveniently command them in war, and govern them in peace. He enlarged Ravenna, restored Rome, and, with the exception of military discipline, conferred upon the Romans every honor. …more
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Oddly enough, in comparison to his more known works such as The Prince, or the Discourses on Livy, or even to The Art of War; this has been the work of Machiavelli’s I’ve looked forward to the most. I wouldn’t quite say, though, my expectations were accurate. In fact, I find myself somewhat disappointed.
Yes, it’s a fascinating look at the history of Florence and Italy at the time – this is undeniable. Especially since it’s written by one of it’s most noted citizens and thinkers. But the end resu Oddly enough, in comparison to his more known works such as The Prince, or the Discourses on Livy, or even to The Art of War; this has been the work of Machiavelli’s I’ve looked forward to the most. I wouldn’t quite say, though, my expectations were accurate. In fact, I find myself somewhat disappointed.
Yes, it’s a fascinating look at the history of Florence and Italy at the time – this is undeniable. Especially since it’s written by one of it’s most noted citizens and thinkers. But the end result is rather dull and dry. Machiavelli’s prose is almost stale, to how it progresses. It could be best described as a combination between the terseness of Tacitus, with the relative calmness of Leacock. But, with the not-so-subtle moralizing of the former, and laymanistic tendencies of the latter all but removed. Ultimately, what is presented straddles on the verge of being a bore. …more
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