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Discourses — Kindle Edition by Niccolò Machiavelli

Discourses is Niccolò Machiavelli’s analysis of the Roman Republic, drawing on the history of Titus Livy. This Kindle edition focuses on republican government, political power, corruption, state security, and how political systems change under internal and external pressures.

At a glance

Machiavelli discusses the political institutions and durability of the Roman Republic through a reading of Titus Livy’s history.
Topics include governance, political powers, state security, corruption, and the pressures that drive changes in government.
The Kindle listing specifies Screen Reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Its focus on Roman republican institutions connects classical history with questions about governance and political stability.
Word Wise and Screen Reader support are listed for this Kindle edition.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Edition details
Publisher	Open Road Media
Publication date	April 21, 2020
Language	English
Print length	269 pages
File size	4.2 MB
ISBN-13	978-1504062527

Kindle features
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Not Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers interested in Machiavelli, the Roman Republic, or the history of political thought.
Readers looking for a digital edition with Word Wise or Screen Reader support.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a physical book or a work centered on narrative fiction.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 267 ratings

5 stars77%77%
4 stars15%15%
3 stars4%4%
2 stars2%2%
1 star2%2%

Aggregate customer ratings lean strongly positive, with most ratings in the five-star category, but ratings alone do not reveal what readers praised or criticized. The listing presents this as a study of Roman republican government and political change, so reader satisfaction may not answer whether this edition’s presentation or interpretation suits a particular study need.

Frequently asked questions

What does Discourses discuss?

The listing describes Machiavelli’s commentary on the Roman Republic, including governance, political power, state security, corruption, and political change.

Which Kindle reading features are listed?

Screen Reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip are listed as supported or enabled. X-Ray is listed as not enabled.

Who is this edition intended for?

It may suit readers exploring Machiavelli’s political thought, Roman republican history, or the influence of Titus Livy’s history.