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Boucheron expands upon Machiavelli’s theatrical nature with an overview of his works as a playwright and romantic life. I find it important to note that such a dramatic and theatrical (for lack of a better word) method of writing changes how Machiavelli is read
— Jan 07, 2026 07:10PM
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Oculus Omnividens
is on page 82 of 169
The author unfolds the events leading to many of Machiavelli’s works, but primarily his most notorious, The Prince. This build up of Machiavelli’s certainties and anxieties, the patriotic nature he holds contradicted by his betrayed loved for his state and people, Boucheron unfolds his story very well.
— Jan 06, 2026 07:17PM
Oculus Omnividens
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The prelude and opening sections of this book outlines the tone and expectations well. It is clear from the start that Machiavelli and the ‘Machiavellian’ state of being are separate beings. Boucheron does a great job of laying out the theatrics of Machiavelli’s ideology, and ultimately, how his philosophies got corrupted with individuals who took the anti-Machiavelli stance
— Jan 05, 2026 07:06PM
