A great biography, focused mainly on his life and career in the courts. Also contains a great bibliography.

This short biography of Machiavelli includes a color portrait, links to more information about important ideas, and recommended primary and secondary sources.

Kids learn about the events and timeline of the European Renaissance in history on this site. Learn about the rebirth in science, art, philosophy, and literature.

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.

A biography containing some references to Essays and a general overview of his philosophy. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around...

A great look at both More's life and this great biography written by Ackroyd.

This site has biographical information for Machiavelli (1469-1527 CE), the political philosopher during the Italian Renaissance.

Using this PDF lesson plan, students will get a general overview of the historical span of philosophical thought and how it may have been a product or reaction to the time period. Students will research philosophies and time periods...

An excellent and thorough biography and exploration into Montaigne's works, career, and philosophy.

A biography written by More on Richard the Third, this text is in Old English, which can be difficult at times to read.

A great resource, containing career biography, timeline, and bibliography.

A great online article from Sheffield Hallam University. Excellent to read along with Utopia, or perhaps after an initial read.

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.

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.

Contains at least one link to each of the important areas.

Gives a good introduction to the religion and ideas of Hinduism. Also provides links to other Hindu web resources.

In this letter written in 1519, Desiderius Erasmus describes his friend Sir Thomas More.

Good introductory biography with references to works, career, and influence. Contains a timeline for quick reference.

This site from the Internet Modern History Sourcebook provides great information on the Renaissance. No text on this page, but a series of links from roots of Romanticism, to Romantic philosophy, to Romanticism in the Arts.

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...

This site gives a biography of Leonardo da Vinci. It discusses his life, and works. It also includes links to Da Vinci's drawings and his home town.