Just my opinion of course....And a mighty fine one at that.
"An opinion is praised for being in accordance with the truth." - Aristotle, Ethics,334-23 B.C.
I picked up a copy of "Discourses Upon the First Ten Books of Titus Livy - text of the work by Niccolo Machiavelli" today.........haven't had time to crack it open but it will be done per your suggestion......
Stay Safe and thanks for the ping on these threads ....great work !