Machiavelli: A Portrait

The Man Whose Name Is Shorthand For All That Is Ugly In Politics Was More Nuanced Than His Reputation Suggests. Christopher Celenza’s Portrait Of Machiavelli Removes The Varnish To Reveal Not Just The Hardnosed Philosopher But The Skilled Diplomat, Learned Commentator On Ancient History, Comic Playwright, Tireless Letter Writer, And Thwarted Lover. Frontmatter -- Contents -- Prologue -- 1. Renaissance, Conspiracies, Bonfires -- 2. Highs And Lows -- 3. Interlude -- 4. The Prince -- 5. Conversing With The Ancients: Th E Discourses -- 6. The Comedy Of Life: Letters And Plays, Wives And Lovers -- 7. History -- 8. Ghosts -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Acknowledgments -- Index Christopher Celenza. Description Based Upon Print Version Of Record. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. English