Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius

Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius is a book written by the Italian philosopher and political theorist Niccolo Machiavelli. The book is a commentary on the first ten books of Livy’s History of Rome, and it discusses various political and social issues, including the nature of government, the role of the citizen, and the importance of virtue in politics. Machiavelli’s commentary is characterized by his pragmatic approach to politics, as he emphasizes the importance of practical considerations over abstract ideals. The book is divided into three parts, with each part focusing on a different aspect of Livy’s work. The first part discusses the founding of Rome and the importance of religion in politics. The second part focuses on the growth and expansion of the Roman Republic, and the third part discusses the decline and fall of the Republic. Throughout the book, Machiavelli emphasizes the importance of stability and order in politics, and he argues that the success of a government depends on its ability to balance the interests of different groups within society. The book is considered one of Machiavelli’s most important works, and it has had a significant influence on political theory and philosophy.We should, therefore, be careful how we censure the government of Rome, and should reflect that all the great results effected by that republic, could not have come about without good cause. And if the popular tumults led the creation of the tribunes, they merit all praise; since these magistrates not only gave its due influence to the popular voice in the government, but also acted as the guardians of Roman freedom, as shall be clearly shown in the following Chapter.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.