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Brandeis University: Author Biographies: Niccolo (Di Bernardo) Machiavelli

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed biography of Machiavelli, including discussions of his major works and his ideas about the nature of political power, prepared for a university-level philosophy course.
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University of Pennsylvania

History of Florence

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the complete text of Machiavelli's "History of Florence."
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Philosophy Pages

Philosophy Pages: Niccolo Machiavelli (1469 1527)

For Students 9th - 10th
This short biography of Machiavelli includes a color portrait, links to more information about important ideas, and recommended primary and secondary sources.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Authors: Nicolo Machiavelli

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features the author Nicolo Machiavelli including a biography and the full text of the nonfiction work The Prince. Machiavelli is considered one of the great early modern analyzers of political power.
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Niccolo Macchiavelli

For Students 9th - 10th
Nice, easy-to-read resource on Macchiavelli's life, education, and works.
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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Niccolo Machiavelli, 1469 1527

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has biographical information for Machiavelli (1469-1527 CE), the political philosopher during the Italian Renaissance.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What Machiavellian Really Means

For Students 9th - 10th
From Shakespeare's plays to modern TV dramas, the unscrupulous schemer for whom the ends always justify the means has become a familiar character type we love to hate. Pazit Cahlon and Alex Gendler investigate the origins of the term,...
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iCivics

I Civics: Machiavelli Mini Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Look into the ideas and writings of the Italian thinker and politician, Niccolo Machiavelli (1429-1527).
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Rice University

Galileo Project: The History of Florence

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a brief history of how the city of Florence came to be.
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Rice University

Galileo Project: Niccolo Machiavelli

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Galileo Project of Rice University provides an overview of Machiavelli's life with some focus on his work as a dramatist. The excerpt here is taken from the Encyclopedia Britannica, and you can use link to read about...
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Rice University

Rice University: Mandragola

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Galileo Project of Rice University provides a description of Machiavelli's classical comedy, Mandragola. Links are provided for additional information and this is a great site to check out.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Prince by Nicolo Machiavelli

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the full text of "The Prince" by Nicolo Machiavelli. This political treatise is said to be one of the first works of modern political philosophy.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Nicolo Machiavelli

For Students 9th - 10th
This Catholic Encyclopedia site presents a detailed biography of Nicolo Machiavelli. Content includes information on his influences and works. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...
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Robin Chew

Lucidcafe: Niccolo Machiavelli

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a biography of Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527 CE) and in-depth discussion of his political philosophies. The site contains links to related resources and books by or about Machiavelli.