No man has been more harshly judged than Machiavelli, especially in the two centuries foll
Of the remaining works of Machiavelli the most important is the History of Florence written between 1521 and 1525, and dedicated to Clement VII.This book is merely a rapid review of the MiddleAges, and as part of it the history of Florence. Machiavelli's method has been criticized for adhering at times too closely to the chroniclers of his time, and at others rejecting their testimony without apparent reason, while in its details the authority of his History is often questionable. It is the straightforward, logical narrative, which always holds the interest of the reader, that is the greatest charm of the History.
It can be inferred from the beginning of the text that
A.many people used to think highly of Machiavelli.
B.Machiavelli had been very influential among the rulers.
C.Machiavelli was widely read among his contemporaries.
D.Machiavelli has been a target of criticism throughout history.