Niccolo's Smile - A Biography Of Machiavelli (Paperback, First)

A vivid portrayal of the great Italian philosopher - now in paperback

In Niccolò's Smile, Maurizio Viroli brings to life the fascinating writer who was the founder of modern political thought. Niccolò Machiavelli's works on the theory and practice of statecraft are classics, but Viroli sugggests that his greatest accomplishment is his robust philosophy of life -- his deep beliefs about how one should conduct oneself as a modern citizen in a republic, as a responsible family member, as a good person. On these subjects Machiavelli wrote no books: the text of his philosophy is his life itself, a life that was filled with paradox, uncertainty, and tragic drama.

General

Imprint:	Farrar Straus & Giroux C/O Vhps Holtzbrinck Publishing
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	2002
First published:	2002
Authors:	Maurizio Viroli
Translators:	Antony Shugaar • Anthony Shugaar
Dimensions:	213 x 137 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	271
Edition:	First
ISBN-13:	978-0-374-52800-3
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Historical, political & military Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social & political philosophy Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Western philosophy > Western philosophy, c 500 to c 1600 > General Books > Biography > Historical, political & military Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social & political philosophy Books > Philosophy > Western philosophy > Western philosophy, c 500 to c 1600 > General
LSN:	0-374-52800-4
Barcode:	9780374528003

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