Niccolò's smile

a biography of Machiavelli

Hardcover, 271 pages

English language

Published Dec. 18, 2002 by Hill and Wang.

ISBN:
978-0-374-52800-3
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OCLC Number:
48786684

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A compelling portrait of the Italian philosopher who coined the phrase "the ends justify the means" looks at the man's surprising career and relationships, delving deeply into the personal history that enlivened his masterpiece, The Prince.

2 editions

Subjects

  • Machiavelli, Niccolò, -- 1469-1527
  • Statesmen -- Italy -- Florence -- Biography
  • Intellectuals -- Italy -- Florence -- Biography
  • Authors, Italian -- 16th century -- Biography
  • Florence (Italy) -- Politics and government -- 1421-1737