Prince (Mansfield Translation) by Niccolo Machiavelli, Harvey C. Mansfield (Translator)
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Textbook (Paperback - English Language)
- 151pp
- Sales Rank: 22,483
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- ISBN-13: 9780226500447
- Edition Description: English Language
- Edition Number: 2
- Pub. Date: September 1998
- Publisher: University of Chicago Press
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: September 1998
- Publisher: University of Chicago Press
- Format: Textbook Paperback, 151pp
- Sales Rank: 22,483
- ISBN-13: 9780226500447
- ISBN: 0226500446
- Edition Number: 2
- Edition Description: English Language
Synopsis
The book has been variously described as the first to analyze the role of the political elite; as the one that established the independence of politics from theology; as an early formulation of the political 'myth' required to galvanize apolitical masses into revolutionary action; as a practical rule-book containing timeless precepts for the diplomat; and, most frequently, as the handbook of evil. Based upon Machiavelli's firsthand experience as an emissary of the Florentine Republic to the courts of Europe, The Prince analyzes the often-violent means by which political power is seized and retained, and the circumstances in which it is lost. Above all, it provides a remarkably uncompromising picture of the true nature of power, no matter in what era or by whom it is exercised.
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Described as a practical rule-book for the diplomat and a handbook of evil, this work provides an uncompromising picture of the true nature of power.
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Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527) was born in Florence. He served the Florentine republic as secretary and second chancellor, but was expelled from public life when the Medici family returned to power in 1512. His other works include The Discourses, The Art of War, and the comic satire The Mandrake.
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August 19, 2005: Machiavelli is an important writer and it is necessary to let go of the 'Machiavellian' cliche. He has important observations that are crucial to understanding the time frame and the political circumstances in Florence at the time he was writing. A must read for anyone interested in history and the development of political thought. His writing trancends the ages.
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The book has been variously described as the first to analyze the role of the political elite; as the one that established the independence of politics from theology; as an early formulation of the political 'myth' required to galvanize apolitical masses into revolutionary action; as a practical rule-book containing timeless precepts for the diplomat; and, most frequently, as the handbook of evil. Based upon Machiavelli's firsthand experience as an emissary of the Florentine Republic to the courts of Europe, The Prince analyzes the often-violent means by which political power is seized and retained, and the circumstances in which it is lost. Above all, it provides a remarkably uncompromising picture of the true nature of power, no matter in what era or by whom it is exercised.