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A biography of the Italian known as the founder of modern political thought explores Niccolo Machiavelli's childhood, relationships, and travels, and his ideas on the role of a citizen as a member of a family and part of a republic.
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In this biography of Machiavelli, Viroli (politics, Princeton University) presents a portrait of the life and the work of the founder of modern political thought. He traces Machiavelli's career from his rapid rise in Florence's diplomatic corps, to his imprisonment and exile, to the composition of his most influential works amidst invasions he had worked to avoid. This life, Viroli suggests, offers the keys to understanding Machiavelli's philosophy on topics even where he wrote no books, including the role of the citizen, family life, and personal morality. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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