TY - BOOK AU - Villari,Pasquale TI - Niccolò Machiavelli e i suoi tempi, vol. III AV - DG PY - 2020/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Machiavelli, Niccolò, 1469-1527 KW - Italy -- History -- 1492-1559 N1 - 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 N2 - "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.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61706 ER -