CommonLit
Common Lit: Excerpt From the Prince
A learning module that begins with " Excerpt from The Prince" by Niccolo Machiavelli, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through...
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Novel guide.com: "The Prince"
NovelGuide.com provides a thorough study guide including summaries, character profiles, metaphor and theme analysis, quotes, and an author biography.
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Brandeis University: Author Biographies: Niccolo (Di Bernardo) Machiavelli
A detailed biography of Machiavelli, including discussions of his major works and his ideas about the nature of political power, prepared for a university-level philosophy course.
Oregon State University
Oregon State University: Niccolo Machiavelli
This site allows you to find out about Machiavelli through an online biography, time line and a bibliography. Focus is on "The Prince" (with an online version) rather than his work as a playwright.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Authors: Nicolo Machiavelli
This site features the author Nicolo Machiavelli including a biography and the full text of the nonfiction work The Prince. Machiavelli is considered one of the great early modern analyzers of political power.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Niccolo Machiavelli, 1469 1527
This site has biographical information for Machiavelli (1469-1527 CE), the political philosopher during the Italian Renaissance.
iCivics
I Civics: Machiavelli Mini Lesson
Look into the ideas and writings of the Italian thinker and politician, Niccolo Machiavelli (1429-1527).
Philosophy Pages
Philosophy Pages: Niccolo Machiavelli (1469 1527)
This short biography of Machiavelli includes a color portrait, links to more information about important ideas, and recommended primary and secondary sources.
Robin Chew
Lucidcafe: Niccolo Machiavelli
This site has a biography of Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527 CE) and in-depth discussion of his political philosophies. The site contains links to related resources and books by or about Machiavelli.
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Biographies: Machiavelli (1469 1527)
A biography of the works and philosophical/political ideas of Machiavelli. Includes some dates and describes the times in which he lived.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Western and Central Europe Chronology
A good biography. Includes life and career information, as well as political background and general atmosphere of the times. Also contains descriptions/explanations of major works.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Nicolo Machiavelli
This Catholic Encyclopedia site presents a detailed biography of Nicolo Machiavelli. Content includes information on his influences and works. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...
Rice University
Galileo Project: Niccolo Machiavelli
This site from the Galileo Project of Rice University provides an overview of Machiavelli's life with some focus on his work as a dramatist. The excerpt here is taken from the Encyclopedia Britannica, and you can use link to read about...
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Niccolo Macchiavelli
Nice, easy-to-read resource on Macchiavelli's life, education, and works.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare
Spurred by ambition and spiritual prophecy, Macbeth, and his wife Lady Macbeth, come up with a scheme to murder King Duncan and take his throne. Their actions force them to commit more murders and eventually leads to their downfall....
Rice University
Rice University: Mandragola
This site from The Galileo Project of Rice University provides a description of Machiavelli's classical comedy, Mandragola. Links are provided for additional information and this is a great site to check out.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: World History Lesson Plans
These lesson plans deal with world history. Content is organized by grade level, but all lesson plans include suggestions for adaptations for older or younger audiences.