The Machiavelli

Durham, NC: Duke University Press, 1989. Paperback. Near fine. Three volume set! Printed paper wraps, octavos, b&w frontispieces, otherwise not illustrated. Books have hint of shelfwear to wraps, bindings tight, texts clean and unmarked.

San Jose, 1940. Silver gelatin photographs, 8 x 10 inches. Some with inscriptions to the photographer, Jose Valverde, by the various bullfighers. Near fine with minimal wear. A scarce suite of photographs showing the world of Costa Rican bullfighting in the mid-20th century, all taken by the photographer Jose Valverde. Though Costa Rican bullfighting currently differs from the Spanish… Read more about this item

Paperback / softback. New. This collection of the most brilliant and characteristic letters of Niccolo Machiavelli displays the vital and penetrating mind of the man who wrote the first work of modern political science. These letters, which reveal Machiavelli's critical intelligence, sense of humor, and elegant sense, are our chief source of information about his personal life. As… Read more about this item