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The Prince

By Niccolo Machiavelli
Series: Penguin Pocket Hardbacks
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In The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli, the author explores political power and the art of governance. He offers pragmatic advice on ruling and maintaining control, focusing on tactics that prioritise effectiveness over morality. Set against the backdrop of Renaissance Italy, the book presents a realistic view of leadership that has influenced political thought for centuries.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in political philosophy and realpolitik. The text offers insights into power dynamics and governance, illustrating timeless principles of leadership that provoke thoughtful examination of morality and strategy in politics.

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How can a leader be strong and decisive, yet still inspire loyalty in his followers? When is it necessary to break the rules? Is it better to be feared than loved? Examining regimes and their rulers the world over and throughout history, from Roman Emperors to renaissance Popes, the author answers all these questions.

Niccol Machiavelli's The Prince is the Bible of realpolitik, a tough-minded, pragmatic handbook on how power really works, and how to hold on to it in a dangerous world. How can a leader be strong? Is it better to be feared than loved?

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The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli is the Bible of realpolitik, a tough-minded, pragmatic handbook on how power really works, and how to hold on to it in a dangerous world. How can a leader be strong? Is it better to be feared than loved? This work of a fifteenth-century Florentine diplomat is still read today for its shrewd political lessons.

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The Prince captivates readers with Machiavelli's ironic insights into human behaviour, engaging them in introspection about their own values and motivations. His major influence lies not in scientific political theory but as an incisive and challenging rhetorician who provokes reflection and debate.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141395876

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 November 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Tim Parks
  • Translated by Tim Parks

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 112.0mm

Height: 176.0mm

Weight: 239g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Niccolo Machiavelli (Author) Niccol Machiavelli was born in Florence in 1469 of an old citizen family. In 1498 he was appointed secretary and a second chancellor to the Florentine Republic. During his time of office he accompanied Julius II on his first campaign of conquest. In 1507, as chancellor of the newly appointed Nove di Milizia, he organised an infantry force which fought at the capture of Pisa in 1509. Three years later it was defeated by the Holy League at Prato, the Medici returned to Florence, and Machiavelli was excluded from public life. He retired to his farm near San Casciano, where he gave his time to study and writing. After a brief return to public life, he died in 1527.

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