Major Works

  • Art of War

    - Machiavelli, Niccolò. Art of War. Translated and edited by Christopher Lynch. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2003.
    Niccolò Machiavelli’s Art of War is a foundational work on political and military theory, providing insights into the relationship between war, politics, and society. In this dialogue, Machiavelli outlines his vision of a strong, well-organized… More
  • Florentine Histories

    - Recommended Translation: Florentine Histories, trans. Laura F. Banfield and Harvey C. Mansfield Jr. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1988. Originally published in 1532.
    Niccolò Machiavelli’s Florentine Histories is a vital work that showcases his skill as both a historian and political thinker, offering a vivid account of the social and political dynamics of Florence from its origins through the late 15th century. This… More
  • The Life of Castruccio Castracani

    - Machiavelli, Niccolò. The Life of Castruccio Castracani. Translated by Andrew Brown. Richmond, UK: Alma Classics, 2019.
    From the publisher: Rising from humble beginnings as a foundling, Castruccio Castracani came to prominence as one of the most powerful and shrewd warlords in Italy. Indeed, Machiavelli argues, so great was his vigour and charisma that – had he not been… More
  • Discourses on Livy

    - Recommended Translation: Discourses on Livy, trans. Harvey C. Mansfield, Jr. and Nathan Tarcov. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1996. Originally published in 1531.
    The translation of Discourses on Livy by Harvey C. Mansfield Jr. and Nathan Tarcov (1996) is widely praised for its scholarly rigor and ability to faithfully convey the complexity of Machiavelli’s ideas. Mansfield and Tarcov’s deep expertise in political… More
  • The Prince

    - Recommended Translation: The Prince, trans. Harvey C. Mansfield Jr. (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1998, 2nd ed.) Originally published in 1532.
    Harvey C. Mansfield Jr.’s translation of Machiavelli’s The Prince (2nd ed., 1998) is widely regarded as a standout version due to its combination of linguistic precision and philosophical depth. Mansfield’s translation remains faithful to the… More
  • Florentine Histories

    - Machiavelli, Niccolò. Florentine Histories. Translated by Laura F. Banfield and Harvey C. Mansfield Jr. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 1990.
    Niccolò Machiavelli’s Florentine Histories is a vital work that showcases his skill as both a historian and political thinker, offering a vivid account of the social and political dynamics of Florence from its origins through the late 15th century.… More

Other Works

  • Mandragola

    - Recommended Translation: Mandragola, trans. Mera J. Flaumenhaft. Long Grove, IL: Waveland, 1981. Originally published in 1524.
  • Lust and Liberty: The Poems of Machiavelli

    - Recommended Translation: Joseph Tusiani. New York: Ivan Obolensky, 1963.
  • The Chief Works, and Others

    - Recommended Translation: The Chief Works and Others, trans. Allan H. Gilbert. Durham, N.C.: Duke University Press, 1965 (3 vols.)
  • Machiavelli and His Friends: Their Personal Correspondence

    - Recommended Translation: James B. Atkinson and David Sices, eds., Machiavelli and His Friends: Their Personal Correspondence. DeKalb, IL: Northern Illinois University Press, 1996.
  • The Comedies of Machiavelli

    - Recommended Translation: The Comedies of Machiavelli, trans. David Sices and James B. Atkinson. Indianapolis: Hackett, 2007. Collection originally published 1985 by the University Press of New England.

Commentary

Multimedia

  • Allan Bloom on Machiavelli’s ‘Prince’

    - Audio recording. Allan Bloom. Five lectures. Boston College, 1983. Time: Approximately 45m each part.
    Allan Bloom delivered these lectures as part of the series entitled “Philosophic Perspectives” at Boston College in 1983. The series was intended to help teachers of undergraduates in their teaching of those great works that are essential to a… More
  • “New Modes and Orders: Machiavelli’s ‘The Prince’ (chaps. 1-12)”

    - Steven Smith. "New Modes and Orders: Machiavelli's 'The Prince' (chaps. 1-12)." Yale University, Introduction to Political Philosophy (PLSC 114), fall 2006.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2FANdhTDyI
  • “New Modes and Orders: Machiavelli’s ‘The Prince’ (chaps. 13-26)”

    - Steven Smith. "New Modes and Orders: Machiavelli's 'The Prince' (chaps. 13-26)." Yale University, Introduction to Political Philosophy (PLSC 114), fall 2006.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzMXZiR6P7U
  • “Machiavelli’s Modern Turn”

    - Video. Nathan Tarcov.  Lecture at the Catholic University of America School of Philosophy, September 17, 2010.
  • How Machiavellian Was Machiavelli?

    - "How Machiavellian Was Machiavelli?," lecture delivered by Quentin Skinner at the University of York, 2013.
  • Machiavelli: The Prince of Paradox

    - CBC Radio 1. "Ideas" with Paul Kennedy. "Machiavelli: The Prince of Paradox" Nov. 5, 2013.
    Canadian Broadcasting Corporation CBC “Ideas” radio program on Machiavelli featuring Harvey C. Mansfield, Clifford Orwin, Michelle Clarke, and Erica Brenner. Comedian Rick Mercer stars as Machiavelli.
  • Is Machiavelli a Philosopher?

    - "Is Machiavelli a Philosopher?" Program on Constitutional Government Panel, Ioannis Evrigenis (Tufts); Christopher Lynch (Carthage); Harvey Mansfield (Harvard); Waller Newell (Carleton)   Harvard University, Cambridge, MA,  September 19, 2013.
    In September, 2013, the Program on Constitutional Government at Harvard University sponsored a conference on Machiavelli–timed to coincide with the 500th anniversary of Machiavelli’s Prince. There were four panels in total.  Panel 1 features… More
  • Is Machiavelli a Civic Humanist or figure of the Renaissance?

    - "Is Machiavelli a Civic Humanist or figure of the Renaissance?" Program on Constitutional Government Panel: James Hankins (Harvard); John McCormick (Chicago); Eric Nelson (Harvard); Paul Rahe (Hillsdale). Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, September 20, 2013.
    In September, 2013, the Program on Constitutional Government at Harvard University sponsored a conference on Machiavelli–timed to coincide with the 500th anniversary of Machiavelli’s Prince. There were four panels in total. Panel 2 features James… More
  • How does Machiavelli Regard Religion?

    - "How does Machiavelli Regard Religion?" Program on Constitutional Government Panel: William Connell (Seton Hall); William Kristol (The Weekly Standard); Vickie Sullivan (Tufts); Nathan Tarcov (Chicago) Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, September 20, 2013.
    In September, 2013, the Program on Constitutional Government at Harvard University sponsored a conference on Machiavelli–timed to coincide with the 500th anniversary of Machiavelli’s Prince. There were four panels in total. Panel 3 features… More
  • Is Machiavelli a Moralist or a Realist?

    - "Is Machiavelli a Moralist or a Realist?" Program on Constitutional Government Panel: Erica Benner (Yale); Michelle Clarke (Dartmouth); Clifford Orwin (Toronto). Harvard University, Cambridge, MA September 20, 2013.
    In September, 2013, the Program on Constitutional Government at Harvard University sponsored a conference on Machiavelli–timed to coincide with the 500th anniversary of Machiavelli’s Prince. There were four panels in total. Panel 4 features Erica… More
  • Machiavelli’s Verità Effetuale

    - Harvey Mansfield, "Machiavelli’s Verità Effetuale," University of Dallas, February 7, 2014.
    Harvey Mansfield of Harvard University discusses Machiavelli’s notion of the “Effectual truth.”
  • Harvey Mansfield on Niccolò Machiavelli and the Origins of Modernity

    - Conversations with Bill Kristol, Dec. 2015.
    Harvard Professor Harvey Mansfield explains why we should consider Machiavelli not only the founder of modern politics but also a founder of modern science and economics. What was the character of Machiavelli’s critique of Christian morality? Why did he… More
  • Conversations with Bill Kristol: Harvey Mansfield on Tocqueville’s Machiavellianism

    - Harvey Mansfield (Interview 14), Conversations with Bill Kristol, Released: December 17, 2017.
    In this Conversation, Harvey Mansfield explains the connection between the thought of Alexis de Tocqueville and Machiavelli.
  • Machiavelli’s Effectual Truth

    - Harvey Mansfield, "Machiavelli as the Founder of Modernity," Conversations with Bill Kristol, October 21, 2021.
    How was Machiavelli the founder of modernity, both philosophically and politically? Harvey Mansfield discusses in this Conversation.