Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livy

Main Ideas

• The cyclical nature of history and the recurrence of events.
• The necessity of virtue (virtù) and wisdom in state governance.
• The role of fortune (fate) in political life and how to manage it.
• The importance of civic religion and public institutions for state stability.
• The significance of military strength and preparedness for the defense and expansion of the state.
• The need for reforms and renewal of political and social structures to prevent decline.
• The role of conflicts and struggles between different social groups in the development and strengthening of the state.