Leo Tolstoy vs Niccolò Machiavelli
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Leo Tolstoy Russia · 1828–1910 61% · #3 in the world
- Niccolò Machiavelli Italy · 1469–1527 39% · #18 in the world
What the votes say
The world picks Leo Tolstoy over Niccolò Machiavelli, 61% to 39%. Leo Tolstoy is #3 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #1 of the 6 from Russia. Niccolò Machiavelli is #18, and #2 of the 3 from Italy.
Side by side
| Leo Tolstoy | Niccolò Machiavelli | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #3 | #18 |
| Country | Russia | Italy |
| Lived | 1828–1910 | 1469–1527 |