The Leopard
Novel by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa
A beautifully written book that chronicles the changes in Sicilian life and society during the Risorgimento
The Prince
Book by Niccolo Machiavelli
The Prince is a 16th-century political treatise written by the Italian diplomat and political philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli in the form of an instruction guide for new princes.
The Book of the Courtier
Book by Baldassare Castiglione
The Book of the Courtier by Baldassare Castiglione is a lengthy philosophical dialogue on the topic of what constitutes an ideal courtier or court lady, worthy to befriend and advise a prince or political leader.
