The defeat of a Renaissance intellectual : selected writings of Francesco Guicciardini / by Guicciardini, Francesco, 1483-1540

Table of Contents: “…Introduction: the limits of self-interest -- To himself -- Report on Spain -- How to ensure the state for the house of the Medici -- On the use of force -- On suicide for political reasons -- On progressive taxation : the scaled tenth -- Report on the defense of Parma -- Letter to Francesco Maria della Rovere -- Consolation -- Accusation -- Defense against the preceding -- Savonarolian excerpts (selections) -- Response on behalf of the Duke to the complaints of the exiles.…”
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The defeat of a Renaissance intellectual : selected writings of Francesco Guicciardini / by Guicciardini, Francesco, 1483-1540

Table of Contents: “…Introduction: the limits of self-interest -- To himself -- Report on Spain -- How to ensure the state for the house of the Medici -- On the use of force -- On suicide for political reasons -- On progressive taxation : the scaled tenth -- Report on the defense of Parma -- Letter to Francesco Maria della Rovere -- Consolation -- Accusation -- Defense against the preceding -- Savonarolian excerpts (selections) -- Response on behalf of the Duke to the complaints of the exiles.…”
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