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In Discourses on Livy, Niccolò Machiavelli uses the first ten books of Livy’s *Ab urbe condita* to examine the foundations of republican government and the challenges it faces. The 142 discourses address political violence, military strategy, corruption, conspiracy, public opinion, the influence of religion, and reforms, offering a nuanced perspective that has been interpreted both as a counterpoint to and a complement of *The Prince*. The work remains a central discussion point in political philosophy, historiography, and the study of ancient Rome.
First publish date: 1531
Genre: Politics & Government/Political Theory
Authors: Niccolò Machiavelli
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