Maxims and Reflections (Ricordi)
Categories: History, Politics & Social Sciences
The Ricordi are a collection of maxims written by the Florentine statesman and historian Francesco Guicciardini, a contemporary and friend of Machiavelli. Drawing on his long experience in diplomacy and government, Guicciardini offers short, often skeptical reflections on power, ambition, fortune, human nature and practical judgment. Translated by Mario Domandi, the book is a classic of Renaissance political thought and a source of practical wisdom about how the world actually works.
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- Shane Parrish: “Considered by many to be one of the major political writers of the Italian Renaissance, none of Francesco Guicciardini’s works were published during his lifetime. A child prodigy, Guicciardini developed a close friendship with Niccolò Machiavelli.”