Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livy

Further Research

• What factors contributed to the strengthening and decline of the Roman Republic according to Machiavelli?
• How does Machiavelli assess the role of religion in the political life of Rome?
• What lessons can modern states draw from Machiavelli's analysis of Roman history?
• How does Machiavelli describe the interaction between different social classes in Rome?
• What does Machiavelli see as the causes of conflicts and wars in the Roman Republic?
• What role did laws and institutions play in maintaining the stability of the Roman Republic according to Machiavelli?
• What examples from Roman history does Machiavelli use to illustrate his political theories?
• How does Machiavelli consider the concept of virtue (virtù) in the context of Roman history?
• What governance methods and strategies does Machiavelli consider most effective for maintaining power?
• How does Machiavelli evaluate the influence of leaders and their personal qualities on the fate of the Roman Republic?