Discorsi politici [...], ne i quali si considerano diversi fatti illustri, e memorabili di principi, e di republiche antiche, e moderne [...]. Aggiontovi nel fine un suo soliloquio, nelquale [sic] l'autore fà un breve essame di tutto il corso della sua vita [...].

2 pts in one vol., 4to: [22]-1/12 ff., 13/350-[1 bl.]-351/636-[2], 21-[3] pp. (dampstaining, large in begin. and end of the vol., some foxing, occ. stains, tear without lack in p. 539).

Mod. three-quarter vellum, blue paper boards, spine with raised bands (warping vellum on front cover, very rubbed).

First edition published posthumously by the author's son, Giovanni. In the first book, the Venitian historian and statesman Paruta (1540-1598) studies the causes of the greatness and decline of Rome and in the second, he examines various European governements, in particular the Venitian, to prove its superiority. The influence of Machiavelli is notable in this work. The last "discorso" deals with the defence of Vienne by Charles V against Suleiman the Magnificent. The second part of the volume contains the "Soliloquio", author's reflexions on his life and career. Woodcut medallion with portrait of Paruta on title, printer's mark at end of each parts. Printed in italics.
Ref. EDIT16 31935. - Adams P-363. - Gamba 1562. - STC Italy 491.