Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. CONTENTS vii
3. Acknowledgements viii
4. Abbreviations ix
5. Notes on the use of Machiavelli's texts x
6. Introduction 1
7. Chapter 1 The Astrological Debate 11
8. Chapter 2 Heaven, History, and Politics 26
9. Chapter 3 Heaven, Religion, and Politics 45
10. Chapter 4 Fortune 63
11. Chapter 5 Virtu 86
12. Chapter 6 Humours 101
13. Chapter 7 The Prince 113
14. Chapter 8 The Discourses 122
15. Chapter 9 Humours and Licenzia 140
16. Conclusion 153
17. Notes 162
18. Bibliography 188
19. Index 196