Villari, Pasquale 1827-1917 creator text utu 2020 monographic it 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Niccolò Machiavelli e i suoi tempi, vol. III" by Pasquale Villari is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life and political context surrounding Niccolò Machiavelli, detailing events and figures from his time to provide a comprehensive understanding of his influence and legacy. Through Villari’s analysis, readers are likely to encounter discussions about key political dynamics in Renaissance Italy and the complexities of Machiavelli’s thoughts. At the start of the volume, the author provides an overview of the period leading up to Machiavelli’s political activity, with a focus on Pope Leo X and the dynamics of his court. Villari examines the expectations and reputation surrounding Leo X, contrasting his image of benevolence and artistic patronage with his crafty political maneuvers and ambition for power. The narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of how these elements intertwine with Machiavelli's writings and theories, establishing a broad historical framework within which Machiavelli's ideas can be understood. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2020-03-30 Produced by Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Machiavelli, Niccolò, 1469-1527 Italy -- History -- 1492-1559 DG Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61706 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61706 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134425.0 61706