The book "Niccolò Machiavelli and His Times, Volume I" by the author Pasquale Villari is a detailed study of the life and work of the outstanding philosopher and politician of the Renaissance - Niccolò Machiavelli. Pasquale Villari reveals to the reader a portrait of Machiavelli as a famous personality who is rightly considered one of the founders of modern political science. The author studies and considers in detail the times in which Machiavelli lived and worked, which allows a better understanding of the context of his ideas and political views. This book is an essential piece of literature for anyone interested in political history and philosophy.