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The Prince: The Original Classic

Series: Capstone Classics
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In The Prince: The Original Classic, Niccolò Machiavelli offers a pragmatic guide for rulers on gaining and maintaining political power. Through a series of insightful observations and advice, he explores the complexities of leadership, governance, and the often morally ambiguous strategies one might employ to succeed in political arenas. The work remains a foundational text in political theory, examining the balance between ethics and pragmatic governance.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by the intricate dynamics of political strategies and the art of ruling. It offers classic insights into power, leadership, and governance that are still relevant to contemporary political discourse. If you have an interest in the theories of statecraft and the practical nuances of maintaining authority, this work may captivate you.

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The Prince: The Original Classic

With simple prose and straightforward logic, this book offers lessons for managers and business leaders. It is suitable reading for anyone in the realm of business or politics.

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THE HANDBOOK FOR LEADERS

The Prince is often regarded as the first true leadership book. It shocked contemporary readers with its ruthless call for fearless and effective action. With simple prose and straightforward logic, Machiavelli's guide still has the power to surprise and inform anyone hoping to make their way in the world.

This keepsake edition includes an introduction by Tom Butler-Bowdon, drawing out lessons for managers and business leaders, and showing how The Prince remains vital reading for anyone in the realm of business or politics.

Series: Capstone Classics

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The Prince: The Original Classic is widely regarded as a pioneering analysis of political power and statecraft. Reviews often highlight its enduring relevance in understanding political strategy and leadership principles. Despite its brevity, Machiavelli's work is praised for its incisive insights into the pragmatics of ruling and the often realistic, albeit cynical, view of human nature. Critics note the text's influence on both historical and contemporary leaders, underscoring its lasting significance in political discourse.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857080783

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 August 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Capstone Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Tom Butler-Bowdon

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 201.0mm

Weight: 363g

Pages: 240

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Education & Reference Niccolo Machiavelli Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Politics & Current Affairs Series: Capstone Classics

About the Author

Niccolo Machiavelli was an Italian philosopher andwriter, and is considered one of the founders of modern politicalscience. He was a diplomat and civil servant in the FlorentineRepublic in the sixteenth century, until arrested for conspiracy in1513 after which he gave his time to writing. Tom Butler-Bowdon is the author of five bestselling bookson classic self-help and motivational writing. He has beendescribed by USA Today as a true scholar ofthis type of literature. His first book, 50 Self-Help Classics, won the2004 Benjamin Franklin award. www.butler-bowdon.com

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