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Life of Castruccio Castracani

Niccolò Machiavelli
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Life of Castruccio Castracani

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2003

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Niccolò Machiavelli

Life of Castruccio Castracani

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

64

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Lucca, Italy • 1300s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Life of Castruccio Castracani by Niccolò Machiavelli recounts the life and military achievements of Castruccio Castracani, a prominent 14th-century leader from Lucca. The text explores Castracani's strategic prowess, leadership qualities, and how these attributes shaped his influence in Italian politics and warfare.

Informative

Mysterious

Contemplative

Adventurous

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

3.8

262 ratings

55%

Loved it

36%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Life of Castruccio Castracani is praised for Machiavelli's skillful narrative and insightful character exploration, offering readers a compelling historical figure's portrayal. However, critics note its brevity and lack of deep analysis compared to his other works. The book serves as an engaging read for those interested in historical leadership and strategy with a Machiavellian lens.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Life of Castruccio Castracani?

Readers who enjoy Life of Castruccio Castracani by Machiavelli are likely interested in Renaissance history, political strategy, and leadership. They may also appreciate works like Machiavelli's The Prince or Sun Tzu's The Art of War, which similarly explore power dynamics and tactical thinking.

3.8

262 ratings

55%

Loved it

36%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

64

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Lucca, Italy • 1300s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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