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The Prince
Series: Oxford World's Classics
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Essential reading for students of politics, history, philosophy, and anyone interested in the mechanics of power and leadership across eras.
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A prince must not have any other object nor any other thought...but war, its institutions, and its discipline; because that is the only art befitting one who commands.
When Machiavelli's brief treatise on Renaissance statecraft and princely power was posthumously published in 1532, it generated a debate that has raged unabated until the present day. Based upon Machiavelli's first-hand experience as an emissary of the Florentine Republic to the courts of Europe, The Prince analyses the usually violent means by which men seize, retain, and lose political power. Machiavelli added a dimension of incisive realism to one of the major philosophical and political issues of his time, especially the relationship between public deeds and private morality. His book provides a remarkably uncompromising picture of the true nature of power, no matter in what era or by whom it is exercised.
This fluent new translation is accompanied by comprehensive notes and an introduction that considers the true purpose of The Prince and dispels some of the myths associated with it.
ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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Literary scholar Peter Bondanella is praised for capturing the cold elegance and readability of the original text, providing a translation that serious English readers will appreciate. The work remains a cornerstone of political philosophy.
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ISBN: 9780199535699
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 17 April 2008
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Illustration: 1 map
Contributors:
- Translated by Peter Bondanella
- Introduction by Maurizio Viroli
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 148g
Pages: 192
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