Machiavelli and Empire

ISBN-13: 9780521839457 / Angielski / Twarda / 2004 / 324 str.

Mikael Hornqvist; Quentin Skinner; James Tully

Opis

Exploring both the political and intellectual contexts within which Machiavelli's political vision was formed, Mikael Hornqvist stresses the classical and rhetorical character of Machiavelli's thought. He analyzes his preoccupation with glory and liberality in relation to the revival of Roman ideas of triumphalism. The result is a revealing account of the formation of Machiavelli's characteristic preoccupations.

Recenzje

Review of the hardback: 'Mikael Hörnqvist's Machiavelli and Empire is an impressive analysis of the political and cultural context in which Machiavelli actually wrote his works.' Heythrop Journal

Spis treści

1. Another philosophy; 2. The Republic's two ends; 3. The natural desire of states; 4. To destroy them or to live there; 5. The triumphator; 6. Rhetoric of hope and despair; 7. Sublunar writing; Conclusion: Cui Bono?