Niccolò Machiavelli is best known for his book The Prince, a treatise on acquiring and maintaining political power. Other notable works include Discourses on Livy, a commentary on republican governance, and The Art of War, a military treatise. [1, 2]  

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• The Prince: This book, written in 1513, is a classic work of political philosophy. It explores the strategies and behaviors that a ruler can employ to gain and keep power, even if those actions are morally questionable. [1, 3, 4]  

• Discourses on Livy: This work, written around 1517, is a more in-depth look at republican government, drawing on the history of the Roman Republic. It provides a contrasting perspective to the more autocratic focus of "The Prince". [1, 2]  

• The Art of War: Machiavelli's treatise on military strategy and tactics, offering insights into the organization and conduct of warfare. [2, 5, 6]  

• Other works: Machiavelli also authored several other works, including "Florentine Histories," a history of Florence, and "Mandragola," a comedic play. [2, 7]  

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[1] https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/niccolo-machiavelli[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niccol%C3%B2_Machiavelli[3] https://www.audible.com/author/Niccolo-Machiavelli/B000AQ4J1K[4] https://thegreatestbooks.org/the-greatest/political/books[5] https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/niccol-machiavelli/197988/[6] https://thegreatestbooks.org/authors/5261[7] https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/16201.Niccol_Machiavelli

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