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The Prince
A Norton Critical Edition
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This edition is ideal for students, scholars, and readers interested in political theory, Renaissance history, and classic literature seeking a thorough and authoritative understanding of Machiavelli's work.
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This Norton Critical Edition includes:
- Wayne A. Rebhorn's thorough and thought-provoking introduction to Machiavelli, his world, and his famous political treatise.
- An accurate and highly readable translation, detailed explanatory annotations, and a map of North Central Italy in Machiavelli's time.
- A judicious selection of Machiavelli's other writings that inform his immense influence as a diplomat, democrat, and correspondent.
- Twelve interpretative essays from American and European sources, eleven of them new to the Third Edition.
- A selected Bibliography and an Index.
The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli offers readers a compelling insight into the mechanics of political power. Enhanced by these critical elements, this edition serves as both an academic resource and an engaging read for anyone interested in political philosophy.
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ISBN: 9780393936919
Publisher: WW Norton & Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 September 2019
Country: United States
Imprint: WW Norton & Co
Edition: Third Edition
Contributors:
- Edited by Wayne A. Rebhorn
Audience: Tertiary education
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 132.0mm
Height: 213.0mm
Weight: 380g
About the Author
Wayne A. Rebhorn is the Celanese Centennial Professor of English at the University of Texas, where he teaches English, Italian, and comparative literature. He lives in Austin, Texas.
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