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The Prince

by Niccolò Machiavelli, Anthony Grafton, George Bull
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The Prince
The Prince

Ruthless guide to gaining and maintaining power.

If you're intrigued by the darker side of politics or the stark realities of leadership, "The Prince" might just be the thought-provoking read you're looking for. Machiavelli's unapologetic and strategic insights into political power plays offer a timeless exploration that continues to resonate with readers interested in political science, philosophy, and history. The vivid pragmatism within these pages has cemented its place as a foundational text on realpolitik.

  • National Book Award Finalist for Translation (1978)
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by Niccolò Machiavelli, Anthony Grafton, George Bull
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ISBN: 9780140449150
Authors: Niccolò Machiavelli, Anthony Grafton, George Bull
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 2003-02-04
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Philosophy, Politics, History
Related Topics: History, Political Science, History, Politics, Historical
Goodreads rating: 3.84
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One must be a fox in order to recognise traps, and a lion to frighten off wolves. The Prince shocked Europe on publication with its advocacy of ruthless tactics for gaming absolute power and its abandonment of conventional morality. Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527) came to be regarded by some as an agent of the Devil and his name taken for the intriguer 'Machevill' of Jacobean tragedy. For his treatise on statecraft, Machiavelli drew upon his own experience of office under the turbulent Florentine republic, rejecting traditional values of political theory and recognising the complicated, transient nature of political life. Concerned not with lofty ideals but with a regime that would last, The Prince has become the bible of realpolitik, and still retains its power to alarm and to instruct. In this edition, Machiavelli's tough-minded and pragmatic Italian is preserved in George Bull's clear, unambiguous translation, while Anthony Grafton's introduction depicts Machiavelli's world of power struggles and intrigue, and discusses his role as a political teacher of Europe.
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Ruthless guide to gaining and maintaining power.

If you're intrigued by the darker side of politics or the stark realities of leadership, "The Prince" might just be the thought-provoking read you're looking for. Machiavelli's unapologetic and strategic insights into political power plays offer a timeless exploration that continues to resonate with readers interested in political science, philosophy, and history. The vivid pragmatism within these pages has cemented its place as a foundational text on realpolitik.

  • National Book Award Finalist for Translation (1978)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.