On the Use of Force

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. List of Illustrations vi
4. Acknowledgments vii
5. Introduction: The Limits of Self-Interest 1
6. To Himself 33
7. Report on Spain 34
8. How to Ensure the State for the House of the Medici 51
9. On the Use of Force 64
10. On Suicide for Political Reasons 67
11. On Progressive Taxation: The Scaled Tenth 72
12. Report on the Defense of Parma 89
13. Letter to Francesco Maria della Rovere 100
14. Consolation 104
15. Accusation 124
16. Defense Against the Preceding 166
17. Savonarolian Excerpts (Selections) 192
18. Response on Behalf of the Duke to the Complaints of the Exiles 211
19. Index 225