Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius by Niccolò Machiavelli
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III. That Rome became great by destroying the Cities which lay round about her, and by readily admitting Strangers to the rights of Citizenship IV. That Commonwealths have followed three methods for extending their power V. That changes in Sects and Tongues, and the happening of Floods and Pestilences, obliterate the memory of the past VI. Of the methods followed by the Romans in making War VII. Of the quantity of land assigned by the Romans to each colonist VIII. Why certain Nations leave their ancestral seats and overflow the Countries of others IX. Of the Causes which commonly give rise to wars between States X. That contrary to the vulgar opinion, Money is not the sinews of War XI. That it were unwise to ally yourself with a Prince who has reputation rather than strength XII. Whether when Invasion is imminent it is better to anticipate or to await it XIII. That Men rise from humble to high fortunes rather by Fraud than by Force |
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