The Prince is generally considered the first work of modern political philosophy, and has given birth to the term Machiacellian, generally a pejorative for deceit and duplicity.
The classic handbook of statecraft written four centuries ago by an Italian nobleman recommends guile and craftiness to attain and maintain political power.
Based upon Machiavelli's first-hand experience as an emissary of the Florentine Republic to the courts of Europe, The Prince analyses the usually violent means by which men seize, retain, and lose political power.
Mansfield's translation of this classic work, in combination with the new material added for this edition, makes it the definitive version of The Prince, indispensable to scholars, students, and lovers of the dark art of politics.
"The Prince" is a political treatise by Machiavelli that is not considered to be representative of the work published during his lifetime, but is the most remembered.
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Tells how to obtain and hold on to power unencumbered by ethical considerations, and includes modern commentary
Wolverine's son Daken becomes one of Norman Osborn's Dark Avengers as the new Wolverine and tries to deal with his feeling about his father, all while manipulating the situation to his advantage.
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Tells how to obtain and hold on to power unencumbered by ethical considerations, and includes modern commentary
“Would it bring out the brown in my eyes?” he asked, and playfully batted his eyelashes. ... I'm here. I'm with you. I don't care if your dad already hates me. I've been hated by the best. I can take it.” “No. I want to do this.
Nicolo Machiavelli was born at Florence on 3rd May 1469. He was the second son of Bernardo di Nicolo Machiavelli, a lawyer of some repute, and of Bartolommea di Stefano Nelli, his wife.
The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli's is one of the most important book in the history of political philosophy, strategy guide to maintain power, the source of political doctrine known today as Machiavellianism.
The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli from Coterie Classics All Coterie Classics have been formatted for ereaders and devices and include a bonus link to the free audio book. “The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to ...
Based upon Machiavelli's first-hand experience as an emissary of the Florentine Republic to the courts of Europe, The Prince analyses the usually violent means by which men seize, retain, and lose political power.
The Prince examines the acquisition, perpetuation, and use of political power in the western world.
The newly founded ones are either entirely new, as was Milan to Francesco Sforza, or else they are, as it were, new members grafted on to the hereditary possessions of the prince that annexes them, as is the kingdom of Naples to the King of ...
THE HANDBOOK FOR LEADERS The Prince is often regarded as the first true leadership book.
When Emily's beautiful, enigmatic childhood friend, Christina, appears on the scene as a guest at their wedding, trouble begins, for she and the Prince once had a passionate affair. Henry, however, is also enchanted by Christina.
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