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Chapter Page
Biographical Note v
Introduction
by Albert Russell Ascoli ix
Editor's Note xvii
Political Works
The Prince 3
Selections from The Discourses 101
Selections from The Art of War 289
Selections from Florentine Histories 315
Political Essays and Treatises
Discourse on Pisa 349
On Pistoian Matters 351
On the Nature of the French 355
On How to Treat the Populace of Valdichiana After Their Rebellion 359
How Duke Valentino Killed the Generals Who Conspired Against Him 365
Discourse on the Affairs of Germany and Its Emperor 373
A Caution to the Medici 375
Literature
Rules for an Elegant Social Circle 381
The Persecution of Africa 387
Belfagor 393
The Life of Castruccio Castracani of Lucca 403
The Mandrake 433
Letters 483

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In The Essential Writings of Machiavelli, Peter Constantine has assembled a comprehensive collection that shows the true depth and breadth of a great Renaissance thinker. Refreshingly accessible, these superb new translations are faithful to Machiavelli’s original, beautifully crafted writings.

The volume features essays that appear in English for the first time, such as “A Caution to the Medici” and “The Persecution of Africa.” Also included are complete versions of the political treatise, The Prince, the comic satire The Mandrake, The Life of Castruccio Castracani, and the classic story “Belfagor”, along with selections from The Discourses, The Art of War, and Florentine Histories. Augmented with useful features?vital and concise annotations and cross-references?this unique compendium is certain to become the standard one-volume reference to this influential, versatile, and ever timely writer.

“Machiavelli's stress on political necessity rather than moral perfection helped inspire the Renaissance by renewing links with Thucydides and other classical thinkers. This new collection provides deeper insight into Machiavelli’s personality as a writer, thus broadening our understanding of him.”
?Robert D. Kaplan, author of Warrior Politics: Why Leadership Demands a Pagan Ethos

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?John Jeffries Martin, professor and chair, department of history, Trinity University

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?John P. McCormick, professor, department of political science, University of Chicago