Discourses On The First Decade Of Titus Levius (1883)

Discourses On The First Decade Of Titus Levius is a political treatise written by Niccolo Machiavelli in 1883. The book is a commentary on the first ten books of the Roman historian Livy's work, Ab Urbe Condita. Machiavelli analyzes Livy's account of the early Roman Republic and draws parallels to contemporary political situations in Italy. The book is divided into three parts, with each part focusing on a different aspect of Roman history: the rise of the Republic, the consolidation of power, and the decline of the Republic. Machiavelli's analysis is rooted in his belief that political power is best maintained through the use of force and cunning, and his commentary on Livy's work reflects this perspective. The book is considered one of Machiavelli's most significant contributions to political theory and continues to be studied and debated by scholars today.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.