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Florentine statesman, diplomat, and political theorist

Lived
1469–1527
Country
Republic of Florence
Books
8

Niccolò Machiavelli published 1 novel, 2 novellas, 3 non-fiction books and 2 plays, beginning with The Art of War (1521).

Updated September 2026

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Standalone novels in order

  1. The Prince (1532)

    156 pages★ 3.9 (116 ratings)

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Novellas in order

  1. Life of Castruccio Castracani (1520)

    112 pages

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  2. Belfagor Arcidiavolo (1527)

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Non-fiction in order

  1. The Art of War (1521)

    218 pages★ 3.8 (12 ratings)

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  2. Discourses on Livy (1531)

    448 pages

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  3. Florentine Histories (1532)

    417 pages

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Plays in order

  1. The Mandrake (1978)

    73 pages

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  2. Clizia (1996)

    86 pages

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About Niccolò Machiavelli

Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli was a Florentine diplomat, author, philosopher, and historian who lived during the Italian Renaissance. He is best known for his political treatise The Prince, written around 1513 but not published until 1532, five years after his death. He has often been called the father of modern political philosophy and political science.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Niccolò Machiavelli FAQ

How many books has Niccolò Machiavelli written?
Niccolò Machiavelli published 1 novel, 2 novellas, 3 non-fiction books and 2 plays that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Niccolò Machiavelli's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Art of War.
What is Niccolò Machiavelli's last book?
Belfagor Arcidiavolo (1527).
What is Niccolò Machiavelli's most famous book?
The Art of War (1521) is Niccolò Machiavelli's most widely read book.
Can I read Niccolò Machiavelli's books for free?
Yes. 4 books by Niccolò Machiavelli are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.