- Paperback: 108 pages
- Publisher: AD Classic (September 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0980921058
- ISBN-13: 978-0980921052
- Product Dimensions: 2.3 x 1.5 x 0.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 159 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #936,311 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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“[Machiavelli] can still engage our attention with remarkable immediacy, and this cannot be explained solely by the appeal of his ironic observations on human behaviour. Perhaps the most important thing is the way he can compel us to reflect on our own priorities and the reasoning behind them; it is this intrusion into our own defenses that makes reading him an intriguing experience. As a scientific exponent of the political art Machiavelli may have had few followers; it is as a provocative rhetorician that he has had his real impact on history.” –from the Introduction by Dominic Baker-Smith
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Machiavelli draws on his extensive historical knowledge and experience as a statesman to examine the reasons that Kings, Emperors, Dukes and governments have thrived or crumbled, while highlighting the principles that guided them. In each case Machiavelli suggests a set of principles that any leader would find difficult to follow, but impossible to ignore. The Prince has had a profound influence on political thought over the past 500 years, so much so that the term 'Machiavellian' is used to describe one who deceives and manipulates others. This is likely derived from Machiavelli's view that "it is often necessary to act against mercy, against faith, against humanity, against frankness, against religion, in order to preserve the state." Machiavelli continues to provide an understanding of how world leaders think, and why certain decisions are made. A must read for the politically inclined and those interested in world events and the affairs of state.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great look into political philosophy,
This review is from: The Prince (AD Classic) (Paperback)
I didn't realise how important this book was to an understanding of current political actions and events.It was a quick and great read. I loved the illustrations/paintings. The introduction by the translator was also very informative.
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a classic,
By doc peterson (Portland, Oregon USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Prince (Hardcover)
Machiavelli wrote this masaterpiece for the Prince of Florence as a guide on how to attain power and, once there, how to keep it. The lessons contained therein are as true today as they were in Renaissance Italy 500 years ago. While much of what Machiavelli has to say may seem "underhanded" or even "immoral", this book has been the manual for many who were successful in reaching their political goals - one might even say (in true Machiavellian fashion) that morals have no place in politics...Regardless of one's feelings about the messages of the book, it is an excellent commentary on the human condition, on politics, and especially on those who practice the art. Highly recommended.
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Great Ideas,
By Jane Korenfeld (Georgia, United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Prince (Hardcover)
Machiavelli presents really great ideas in this bok, which he has written for the prince. A great history/politics book. It was a tad uneventful though.
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