History of Florence and of the Affairs of Italy from the Earliest Times to the Death of Lorenzo the Magnificent

"Machiavelli is most widely known as the incisively analytical author of "The Prince" and the "Discourses on Livy". In these works he drew heavily upon history to illustrate his political theories. In the "History of Florence", conversely, he applied his unrivalled knowledge of politics to the elucidation of history. The resultant work is one of the masterpieces of early modern historiography." - Wallace K. Ferguson

Published 1960.

Binding of book is tight. Signs of wear and tear across edges of covers. Heavy foxing on cover. Slight tanning, and some shelfwear, on edges of book. Hinge of spine at front of book is fragile. Pages clean and in very good condition.