Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius. Niccolò Machiavelli
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CHAPTER I.— Whether the Empire acquired by the Romans was more due to. Valour or to Fortune .
CHAPTER IV.— That Commonwealths have followed three Methods for. extending their Power .
CHAPTER VI.— Of the Methods followed by the Romans in making War .
CHAPTER VII.— Of the Quantity of Land assigned by the Romans to each. Colonist .
CHAPTER IX.— Of the Causes which commonly give rise to Wars between. States .
CHAPTER X.— That contrary to the vulgar opinion, Money is not the. Sinews of War .
CHAPTER XI.— That it were unwise to ally yourself a Prince who has. Reputation rather than Strength.
CHAPTER XII.— Whether when Invasion is imminent it is better to. anticipate or to await it.
CHAPTER XIII.— That Men rise from humble to high Fortunes rather by. Fraud than by Force.
CHAPTER XIV.— That Men often err in thinking they can subdue Pride by. Humility.
CHAPTER XVI.— That the Soldiers of our days depart widely from the. methods of ancient Warfare.
CHAPTER XXII.— That in matters of moment Men often judge amiss.
CHAPTER XXIV.— That, commonly, Fortresses do much more Harm than. Good
CHAPTER XXXI.— Of the Danger of trusting banished Men.
CHAPTER XXXII.— In how many Ways the Romans gained Possession of. Towns.
CHAPTER XXXIII.— That the Romans intrusted the Captains of their Armies. with the fullest Powers.