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In *Then and Now*, William Somerset Maugham draws a parallel between the turmoil of his own era and the duplicitous world of the Italian Renaissance. The novel focuses on three crucial months in the life of Niccolò Machiavelli, portraying his role as a crafty politician, worldly seducer, and master of intrigue. Through this lens, Maugham explores themes of power, strategy, and the complexities of human ambition.
First publish date: 1900
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: William Somerset Maugham
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