Niccolo Machiavelli: Florentine Statesman, Playwright, and Poet

Here is a warm, engaging book that gives a vivid account of the life and times of Niccolo Machiavelli, a keen observer of human nature who was one of the first philosophers to hold up the mirror reflecting humankind as capable of doing evil or doing good. He was a devoted statesman and patriot. With his primary goal securing his beloved city-states, Machiavelli was constantly in search of ways to be of service to its leaders. Using compelling illustrations and images, this is a comprehensive look into the life of a prolific historian and political philosopher.