Book Description

This selection of quotes and aphorisms from Italian historian Francesco Guicciardini provides valuable insights into his political and philosophical views. Translated into English by Ninian Hill Thomson and first published in 1895, these Counsels and Reflections are a must-read for anyone interested in Italian history and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.