What about Machiavelli in regards to his The Discourses?

Question

It seems this work was more reflective of his ideas than The Prince. Plus it takes in to consideration a Republic.

Answer 1

It has been said that 'The Prince' was hastily written in order to impress the rulers of the time, and the 'The Discourses' were actually meant to be his well-thought-out political contribution at length. It is a bit ironic that he is universally known for the former but not so much for the latter. Most people I know have only read the Cliff-Notes version of 'The Prince' at that.