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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: The Prince

For Students 9th - 10th
This website, which is provided for by the Fordham University, gives the entire book's text. It also provides information about each chapter.
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Other

Brandeis University: Author Biographies: Niccolo (Di Bernardo) Machiavelli

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Philosophy Pages

Philosophy Pages: Niccolo Machiavelli (1469 1527)

For Students 9th - 10th
This short biography of Machiavelli includes a color portrait, links to more information about important ideas, and recommended primary and secondary sources.
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Oregon State University

Oregon State University: Niccolo Machiavelli

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Excerpt From the Prince

For Students 11th - 12th
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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iCivics

I Civics: Machiavelli Mini Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Look into the ideas and writings of the Italian thinker and politician, Niccolo Machiavelli (1429-1527).
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Other

Novel guide.com: "The Prince"

For Students 9th - 10th
NovelGuide.com provides a thorough study guide including summaries, character profiles, metaphor and theme analysis, quotes, and an author biography.
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Rice University

Galileo Project: The Prince

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Galileo Project of the Rice University provides information on The Prince, written by Machiavelli, which is his most well known literary achievement. This site gives background information about the work.
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Robin Chew

Lucidcafe: Niccolo Machiavelli

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Other

Biographies: Machiavelli (1469 1527)

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of the works and philosophical/political ideas of Machiavelli. Includes some dates and describes the times in which he lived.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Nicolo Machiavelli

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Rice University

Galileo Project: Niccolo Machiavelli

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Authors: Nicolo Machiavelli

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Prince by Nicolo Machiavelli

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the full text of "The Prince" by Nicolo Machiavelli. This political treatise is said to be one of the first works of modern political philosophy.
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Rice University

Rice University: Mandragola

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Niccolo Macchiavelli

For Students 9th - 10th
Nice, easy-to-read resource on Macchiavelli's life, education, and works.
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: World History Lesson Plans

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare

For Students 10th - 12th
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....
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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Western and Central Europe Chronology

For Students 9th - 10th
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.