Francesco Guicciardini books in order
Italian writer, historian and politician
- Lived
- 1483–1540
- Country
- Republic of Florence
- Books
- 1
Francesco Guicciardini published 1 non-fiction book. The best-known is The History of Italy.
Updated September 2026
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The History of Italy
Francesco Guicciardini's most-read book.
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The History of Italy (1566)
About Francesco Guicciardini
Francesco Guicciardini was an Italian historian and statesman. A friend and critic of Niccolò Machiavelli, he is considered one of the major political writers of the Italian Renaissance. In his masterpiece, The History of Italy, Guicciardini paved the way for a new style in historiography with his use of government sources to support arguments and the realistic analysis of the people and events of his time.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Francesco Guicciardini FAQ
- How many books has Francesco Guicciardini written?
- Francesco Guicciardini published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Francesco Guicciardini's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The History of Italy.
- What is Francesco Guicciardini's most famous book?
- The History of Italy is Francesco Guicciardini's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.