By Niccolò Machiavelli
The History of Florence, and of the Affairs of Italy (1847)
£47.00
Published by Henry G. Bohn in 1847, this volume presents a new translation of Niccolò Machiavelli’s The History of Florence. The book covers the affairs of Italy up until the death of Lorenzo the Magnificent and includes Machiavelli’s seminal work The Prince, alongside other historical tracts. A key work of Renaissance political thought, it delves into the history and politics of Florence and broader Italy, offering insights into statecraft and leadership that remain influential today.
By Niccolò Machiavelli
The History of Florence, and of the Affairs of Italy (1847)
£47.00
Published by Henry G. Bohn in 1847, this volume presents a new translation of Niccolò Machiavelli’s The History of Florence. The book covers the affairs of Italy up until the death of Lorenzo the Magnificent and includes Machiavelli’s seminal work The Prince, alongside other historical tracts. A key work of Renaissance political thought, it delves into the history and politics of Florence and broader Italy, offering insights into statecraft and leadership that remain influential today.
Format: Hardcover
Condition: Used (good)
Publisher: Henry G. Bohn
Year: 1847
Description
Published by Henry G. Bohn in 1847, this volume presents a new translation of Niccolò Machiavelli’s The History of Florence.
The book covers the affairs of Italy up until the death of Lorenzo the Magnificent and includes Machiavelli’s seminal work The Prince, alongside other historical tracts. A key work of Renaissance political thought, it delves into the history and politics of Florence and broader Italy, offering insights into statecraft and leadership that remain influential today.
Condition Report
Overall, this book is in good condition for its age. There is light spotting to the title page, frontispiece, and flyleaf, with intermittent light spotting throughout. The spotting is primarily concentrated at the front and back of the book. The tissue guard is intact, and while the gutters adjacent to the front endpapers show some wear, the binding remains firm. There is a pencil drawing on the final endpaper, and some heavy spotting is visible on the reverse side. The boards are in good condition, with only minor edge wear.