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CHAPTER I.—_Whether the Empire acquired by the Romans was more due to Valour or to Fortune._ (.md)
CHAPTER II.—_With what Nations the Romans had to contend, and how stubborn these were in defending t (.md)
CHAPTER III.—_That Rome became great by destroying the Cities which lay round about her, and by read (.md)
CHAPTER IV.—_That Commonwealths have followed three Methods for extending their Power._ (.md)
CHAPTER V.—_That changes in Sects and Tongues, and the happening of Floods and Pestilences, oblitera (.md)
CHAPTER VI.—_Of the Methods followed by the Romans in making War._ (.md)
CHAPTER VII.—_Of the Quantity of Land assigned by the Romans to each Colonist._ (.md)
CHAPTER VIII.—_Why certain Nations leave their ancestral Seats and overflow the Countries of others. (.md)
CHAPTER IX.—_Of the Causes which commonly give rise to Wars between States._ (.md)
CHAPTER X.—_That contrary to the vulgar opinion, Money is not the Sinews of War._ (.md)
CHAPTER XI.—_That it were unwise to ally yourself a Prince who has Reputation rather than Strength._ (.md)
CHAPTER XII.—_Whether when Invasion is imminent it is better to anticipate or to await it._ (.md)
CHAPTER XIII.—_That Men rise from humble to high Fortunes rather by Fraud than by Force._ (.md)
CHAPTER XIV.—_That Men often err in thinking they can subdue Pride by Humility._ (.md)
CHAPTER XV.—_That weak States are always dubious in their Resolves; and that tardy Resolves are alwa (.md)
CHAPTER XVI.—_That the Soldiers of our days depart widely from the methods of ancient Warfare._ (.md)
CHAPTER XVII.—_What importance the Armies of the present day should allow to Artillery; and whether (.md)
CHAPTER XVIII.—_That the authority of the Romans and the example of ancient Warfare should make us h (.md)
CHAPTER XIX.—_That Acquisitions made by ill-governed States and such as follow not the valiant metho (.md)
CHAPTER XX.—_Of the Dangers incurred by Princes or Republics who resort to Auxiliary or Mercenary Ar (.md)
CHAPTER XXI.—_That Capua was the first City to which the Romans sent a Prætor; nor there, until four (.md)
CHAPTER XXII.—_That in matters of moment Men often judge amiss._ (.md)
CHAPTER XXIII.—_That in chastising their Subjects when circumstances required it the Romans always a (.md)
CHAPTER XXIV.—_That, commonly, Fortresses do much more Harm than Good._ (.md)
CHAPTER XXV.—_That he who attacks a City divided against itself, must not think to get possession of (.md)
CHAPTER XXVI.—_That Taunts and Abuse breed Hatred against him who uses them, without yielding him an (.md)
CHAPTER XXVII.—_That prudent Princes and Republics should be content to have obtained a Victory; for (.md)
CHAPTER XXVIII.—_That to neglect the redress of Grievances, whether public or private, is dangerous (.md)
CHAPTER XXIX.—_That Fortune obscures the minds of Men when she would not have them hinder her Design (.md)
CHAPTER XXX.—_That really powerful Princes and, Commonwealths do not buy Friendships with Money, but (.md)
CHAPTER XXXI.—_Of the Danger of trusting banished Men._ (.md)
CHAPTER XXXII.—_In how many Ways the Romans gained Possession of Towns._ (.md)
CHAPTER XXXIII.—_That the Romans intrusted the Captains of their Armies with the fullest Powers._ (.md)