The importance of international politics in Niccolo Machiavelli's
thought cannot be denied. Although the familiar ideas expressed in
the Prince and the Discourses are obviously relevant, the Art of
War, the History of Florence, the dispatches that he wrote during
his diplomatic missions, several minor political writings, and the
private letters contain a number of additional insights and
observations that refine and enrich his views. This anthology
gathers together for the first time all of Machiavelli's writing on
international affairs. About 60 excerpts are organized around key
themes, such as: the idea that political action takes place in a
context that constrains decisions and affects outcomes; the central
role played by fear in influencing foreign policy; the ways in
which domestic politics and international politics interact; the
fundamental functions performed by the armed forces; the
similarities and differences in the foreign policy of republics and
principalities; the ambivalent relationship between defence and
expansion; the curse of neutrality and the ambiguities of
alliances; the precariousness of international arrangements and the
inherent instability of any settlement. An introductory chapter and
accompanying illustrative materials guide the reader through the
conceptual world of Machiavelli and the complex political events of
his time.
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