Machiavelli

Niccolò Machiavelli, often associated with political cunning, was actually a deeply humane and perceptive writer shaped by a turbulent era of violence and corruption. His experiences as a diplomat and his interactions with prominent figures of his time influenced his revolutionary ideas on power and politics, which continue to resonate today. Miles Unger provides an engaging and authoritative account of Machiavelli’s life, drawing on original sources and his knowledge of Florence.