That a People is wiser and more constant than a Prince LIX.

To what Leagues or Alliances we may most trust, whether those we make with Commonwealths or those we make with Princes LX.

That the Consulship and all the other Magistracies in Rome were given without respect to Age BOOK II.
PREFACE I.Whether the Empire acquired by the Romans was more due to Valour or to Fortune II.

With what Nations the Romans had to contend, and how stubborn these were in defending their Freedom III.

That Rome became great by destroying the Cities which lay round about her, and by readily admitting Strangers to the rights of Citizenship IV.