The Prince |
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Author:
| Nicolo Machiavelli, Nicolo |
ISBN: | 979-8-3883-4490-8 |
Publication Date: | Dec 2022 |
Publisher: | Independently Published
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $7.99 |
Book Description:
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The Prince by Nicolo Machiavelli is a book about the history of politics and philosophy. Published in 1532, this work is considered one of the most important political treatises ever written. It was written when Italy was divided into several small rival states, each seeking to extend its power and dominance over the others.
The book is dedicated to Lorenzo Medici, the son of the famous Italian statesman Piero Medici. Machiavelli sets out his vision of power and...
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The Prince by Nicolo Machiavelli is a book about the history of politics and philosophy. Published in 1532, this work is considered one of the most important political treatises ever written. It was written when Italy was divided into several small rival states, each seeking to extend its power and dominance over the others.
The book is dedicated to Lorenzo Medici, the son of the famous Italian statesman Piero Medici. Machiavelli sets out his vision of power and politics, based on a realistic and pragmatic analysis of the relations between men and states. He describes the qualities that a prince must possess to govern his people and maintain their authority effectively.
The Prince is a book that has generated a lot of controversy since its publication but remains today an essential reference for all those interested in politics and philosophy.