Machiavelli. The First Century. Studies in Enthusiasm, Hostility, and Irrelevance - by Sidney Anglo (original) (raw)

This article reviews "Machiavelli. The First Century. Studies in Enthusiasm, Hostility, and Irrelevance" by Sidney Anglo, focusing on the collection's coherence and the relevance of individual chapters to the central themes of Machiavellian thought. The reviewer highlights the paradoxes noted by contemporaries regarding Machiavelli's works and their links to classical literature, suggesting a deeper tradition of military theory that influences the interpretation of his contributions. Additionally, the review addresses the complexities surrounding the evolution of women's historical roles, drawing connections to the broader implications of Machiavelli's ideas.