Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius
- Reading level
- Fairly demanding
- Price
- Free
About the book
"Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius" by Niccolò Machiavelli is a work of political history and philosophy written around 1517. Using the first ten books of Livy's ancient Roman history as a foundation, Machiavelli examines how past civilizations can teach lessons for contemporary politics. He explores different forms of government, the cycles of political greatness, and Rome's evolution into a republic. Through 142 chapters, Machiavelli argues that studying history reveals timeless principles about power, leadership, and the common good.
- Political science
- Livy. Ab urbe condita
- Rome
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #10827. Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius on Wikipedia.
