The Prince (Royal Collector's Edition) (Annotated) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket) by Niccol Machiavelli

The Prince (Royal Collector's Edition) (Annotated) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket) by Niccol Machiavelli

Machiavelli draws on his extensive historical knowledge and experience as a statesman to examine the reasons that Kings, Emperors, Dukes and governments have thrived or crumbled, while highlighting the principles that guided them. In each case Machiavelli suggests a set of principles that any leader would find difficult to follow, but impossible to ignore.

The Prince has had a profound influence on political thought over the past 500 years, so much so that the term 'Machiavellian' is used to describe one who deceives and manipulates others. This is likely derived from Machiavelli's view that it is often necessary to act against mercy, against faith, against humanity, against frankness, against religion, in order to preserve the state. Machiavelli continues to provide an understanding of how world leaders think, and why certain decisions are made. A must read for the politically inclined and those interested in world events and the affairs of state.

This case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket.

Niccolo Machiavelli was born in Florence. Throughout his life, he was a diplomat, politician, historian, and writer. Machiavelli served the Florentine republic as secretary and second chancellor from 1498 to 1512 while the Medici family was out of power. His most famous work, The Prince, was a written attempt to re-ingratiate himself with the Medicis when they returned to power.

Christopher Celenza is the author or editor of seven books and more than forty scholarly articles or book chapters in the fields of Italian Renaissance history, post-classical Latin literature, and philosophy. His most recent book, Machiavelli: A Portrait, was published by Harvard University Press in 2015.

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ISBN 13	9781774378588
ISBN 10	1774378582
Title	The Prince (Royal Collector's Edition) (Annotated) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket)
Author	Niccol Machiavelli
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Royal Classics
Year published	2020-11-15
Number of pages	108
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