This biography of Macchiavelli is widely regarded as Ridolfi's masterpiece and is based on much material drawn from private and public archives. It presents a fresh interpretation of Macchiavelli's career and writings and here, for example the dating of the composition of such famous works as the Prince and the Mandragola is established for the first time. This English translation, when originally published in 1963 included numerous correction and additions which brought it up to date with the most recent studies on Macchiavelli and his works.
- ISBN10 0415555663
- ISBN13 9780415555661
- Publish Date 6 October 2009 (first published 1 January 1964)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Imprint Routledge
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 368
- Language English