In  addition to The Mandrake, this man wrote a work in three books describing the benefits of  forming a republic, Discourses on Livy.
In one work by this author, Callimaco attempts to sleep with Lucrezia, the wife of Nicia. In  addition to The Mandrake, this man wrote a work in three books describing the benefits of  forming a republic, Discourses on Livy. His most famous work is a political tract originally dedicated to Lorenzo de Medici that contained the line "it is far safer to be feared than loved"  when describing the way to obtain and hold political power. For 10 points, identify this Italian  philosopher and author of The Prince.
In one work by this author, Callimaco attempts to sleep with Lucrezia, the wife of Nicia.
Niccolo Machiavelli