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By 1518 Machiavelli was giving public lectures of his written work, particularly the ''Discourses on the first ten books of Titus Livius'' and ''The Art of War''. Only after his death were his great books published: The ''Discourses'' (in 1531) and ''The Prince'' (1532).  In the last period of his life he received an annual grant from the Pope to write his history of Florence and to improve the defenses of the city. However, in 1527 the army of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] sacked Rome and the Pope was taken prisoner. At the same time the Papal government of Florence was overthrown and once again became a Republic. Although known as a committed Republican, he found it hard to gain back the favour of the Republicans because of his active collaboration with the last government.  

By 1518 Machiavelli was giving public lectures of his written work, particularly the ''Discourses on the first ten books of Titus Livius'' and ''The Art of War''. Only after his death were his great books published: The ''Discourses'' (in 1531) and ''The Prince'' (1532).  In the last period of his life he received an annual grant from the Pope to write his history of Florence and to improve the defenses of the city. However, in 1527 the army of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] sacked Rome and the Pope was taken prisoner. At the same time the Papal government of Florence was overthrown and once again became a Republic. Although known as a committed Republican, he found it hard to gain back the favor of the Republicans because of his active collaboration with the last government.  

Shortly after the coup Machiavelli, disappointed in not being able to play a more active role in the political life of the city, died and left his family in poverty.  

Shortly after the coup Machiavelli, disappointed in not being able to play a more active role in the political life of the city, died and left his family in poverty.