Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius, Book 3
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Niccolò Machiavelli
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In "Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius", posthumous work by the author of The Prince, Machiavelli discusses the useful lessons that could be learnt from the past for the present. As the title mentions, the subject of the work is the first ten books of Livy's Ab urbe condita, which cover the expansion of Rome from the legendary monarchy of Romulus to the end of the Third Samnite War (293 BCE). The whole work contains three books, with 142 numbered chapters - perhaps not a coincidence, since Livy's history also contained 142 books. In the third book, the author discusses how the actions of particular men made Rome great. - Summary by Leni (5 hr 47 min)
Chapters
CHAPTER I.—For a Sect or Commonwealth to last long, it must often be brought ba…
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CHAPTER III.—That to preserve a newly acquired Freedom we must slay the Sons of…
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CHAPTER IV.—That an Usurper is never safe in his Princedom while those live who…
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CHAPTER VII.—Why it is that changes from Freedom to Servitude, and from Servitu…
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CHAPTER VIII.—That he who would effect Changes in a Commonwealth, must give hee…
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CHAPTER IX.—That to enjoy constant good Fortune we must change with the Times.
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CHAPTER X.—That a Captain cannot escape Battle when his Enemy forces it on him …
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CHAPTER XI.—That one who has to contend with many, though he be weaker than the…
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CHAPTER XII.—A prudent Captain will do what he can to make it necessary for his…
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CHAPTER XIII.—Whether we may trust more to a valiant Captain with a weak Army, …
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CHAPTER XIV.—Of the effect produced in Battle by strange and unexpected Sights …
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CHAPTER XV.—That one and not many should head an Army: and why it is harmful to…
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CHAPTER XVI.—That in Times of Difficulty true Worth is sought after; whereas in…
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CHAPTER XVII.—That we are not to offend a Man, and then send him to fill an imp…
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CHAPTER XVIII.—That it is the highest Quality of a Captain to be able to forest…
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CHAPTER XIX.—Whether Indulgence or Severity be more necessary for controlling a…
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CHAPTER XX.—How one humane act availed more with the men of Falerii, than all t…
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CHAPTER XXI.—How it happened that Hannibal pursuing a course contrary to that t…
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Chapter XXII.—That the severity of Manlius Torquatus and the gentleness of Vale…
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CHAPTER XXV.—_Of the poverty of Cincinnatus and of many other Roman Citizens.
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CHAPTER XXVII.-- How a divided City may be reunited, and how it is a false opin…
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CHAPTER XXVIII. - That a Republic must keep an eye on what its Citizens are ab…
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CHAPTER XXIX.—That the Faults of a People are due to its Prince.
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CHAPTER XXX.—That a Citizen who seeks by his personal influence to render signa…
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CHAPTER XXXI.—That strong Republics and valiant Men preserve through every chan…
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CHAPTER XXXIII.—That to insure victory in battle you must inspire your Men with…
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CHAPTER XXXIV.—By what reports, rumours, or surmises the Citizens of a Republic…
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CHAPTER XXXV.—Of the Danger incurred in being the first to recommend new Measur…
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CHAPTER XXXVI.—Why it has been and still may be affirmed of the Gauls, that at …
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CHAPTER XXXVII.—Whether a general engagement should be preceded by skirmishes; …
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CHAPTER XXXVIII.—Of the Qualities of a Captain in whom his Soldiers can confide.
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CHAPTER XXXIX.—That a Captain should have good knowledge of Places.
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CHAPTER XLI.—That our Country is to be defended by Honour or by Dishonour; and …
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CHAPTER XLIII.—That Men born in the same Province retain through all Times near…
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CHAPTER XLIV.—That where ordinary methods fail, Hardihood and Daring often succ…
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CHAPTER XLV.—Whether in battle it is better to await and repel the Enemy's atta…
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CHAPTER XLVII.—That love of his Country should lead a good Citizen to forget pr…
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CHAPTER XLVIII.—That on finding an Enemy make what seems a grave blunder, we sh…
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CHAPTER XLIX.—That a Commonwealth to preserve its Freedom has constant need of …
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