Niccolò Machiavelli vs James Joyce
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Niccolò Machiavelli Italy · 1469–1527 49% · #18 in the world
- James Joyce Ireland · 1882–1941 51% · #16 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks James Joyce over Niccolò Machiavelli by just 51% to 49%. James Joyce is #16 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #2 of the 6 from Ireland. Niccolò Machiavelli is #18, and #2 of the 3 from Italy.
Side by side
| Niccolò Machiavelli | James Joyce | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #18 | #16 |
| Country | Italy | Ireland |
| Lived | 1469–1527 | 1882–1941 |