The Florentine History..; Volume 2

Written in the 1520s, this history of Florence from its founding to the Renaissance era offers a rich tapestry of political intrigue, artistic achievement, and cultural transformation. Niccolò Machiavelli draws on his experience as a diplomat and his deep knowledge of Florentine society to provide a vivid and often scandalous portrait of one of Italy's most dynamic cities. This edition includes a new introduction by a noted Italian scholar.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.