Charles Dickens vs Niccolò Machiavelli
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Charles Dickens United Kingdom · 1812–1870 51% · #17 in the world
- Niccolò Machiavelli Italy · 1469–1527 49% · #18 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Charles Dickens over Niccolò Machiavelli by just 51% to 49%. Charles Dickens is #17 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #4 of the 27 from the United Kingdom. Niccolò Machiavelli is #18, and #2 of the 3 from Italy.
Side by side
| Charles Dickens | Niccolò Machiavelli | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #17 | #18 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Italy |
| Lived | 1812–1870 | 1469–1527 |