Counsels And Reflections Of Francesco Guicciardini (1890)
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Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
24.09.2009
Verlag
Kessinger Publishing, LLCSeitenzahl
240
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/1,3 cm
Gewicht
354 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-120-18326-2
Counsels And Reflections Of Francesco Guicciardini is a book written by the Italian historian and statesman Francesco Guicciardini, and was originally published in 1890. The book is a collection of Guicciardini's personal reflections and advice on various topics, including politics, ethics, religion, and human nature. Guicciardini was a prominent figure in Renaissance Italy, serving as a diplomat, politician, and historian. His writings are known for their insightful commentary on the political and social issues of his time, and his views on the role of the state and the individual have had a lasting impact on political philosophy.The book is divided into several sections, each containing a collection of Guicciardini's thoughts and observations on a particular theme. In the section on politics, for example, he discusses the qualities of a good leader, the importance of diplomacy, and the dangers of tyranny. In the section on ethics, he explores the nature of virtue and vice, and the role of self-interest in human behavior.Throughout the book, Guicciardini draws on his own experiences and those of his contemporaries to illustrate his points. He also quotes extensively from classical and biblical sources, demonstrating his wide-ranging knowledge of literature and history.Overall, Counsels And Reflections Of Francesco Guicciardini is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Renaissance thought, political philosophy, or the history of Italy. It provides a unique window into the mind of one of the most influential thinkers of his time, and offers insights that are still relevant today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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