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The Prince

by George Bull, Niccolò Machiavelli
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The Prince
The Prince

Guidebook for power, politics, and pragmatism.

Machiavelli's 'The Prince' is an essential read for anyone intrigued by the dynamics of power and leadership. It's not just a historical text; it's a timeless analysis of political strategy that continues to resonate with readers interested in understanding the complexities of ruling and the pragmatic approach to governance. Plus, this edition's modern translation makes the centuries-old wisdom accessible to contemporary readers, pulling them into the depths of Machiavellian thought.

  • 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.
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The Prince

by George Bull, Niccolò Machiavelli
$8.90
ISBN: 9780140441079
Authors: George Bull, Niccolò Machiavelli
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 1986-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Politics, Philosophy
Related Topics: History, Classics, Politics, Political Science, Historical
Goodreads rating: 3.84
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The Prince is the Bible of realpolitik. This famous treatise on statecraft holds such power to shock 'men of goodwill' that at one time Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527) was identified with Satan himself. In his own turbulent times, however, Machiavelli was concerned, not with lofty ideals, but with government that would last. He drew on his own experience of office under the Florentine Republic. Here he states uncompromisingly what, in some degree, most governments do but none profess to do, and the tough realities of Machiavelli's Italy are well preserved in the clear, unambiguous English of George Bull's translation.
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Guidebook for power, politics, and pragmatism.

Machiavelli's 'The Prince' is an essential read for anyone intrigued by the dynamics of power and leadership. It's not just a historical text; it's a timeless analysis of political strategy that continues to resonate with readers interested in understanding the complexities of ruling and the pragmatic approach to governance. Plus, this edition's modern translation makes the centuries-old wisdom accessible to contemporary readers, pulling them into the depths of Machiavellian thought.

  • 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.