The second chancery, set up in 1437, mainly dealt with correspondence relating to the administration of Florence’s own territories. #4 Machiavelli’s official position involved him in two sorts of duties. He was also sent to complete his education at the university of Florence. #3 Machiavelli’s education was in the humanist Studia humanitatis, which consisted of the study of Latin and the imitating of the best models of classical style. The prevalence of these ideals explains how Machiavelli was able to be appointed at a young age to a position of considerable responsibility in the administration of the republic. #2 The Florentines began to call on their leading humanists to fill the most prestigious positions in the city government. He was appointed second chancellor of the Florentine republic in June 1498.
He first played an active role in the affairs of his native city in 1498, when the regime controlled by Savonarola fell from power. #1 Machiavelli was born in Florence in 1469. Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.
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