The Prince - (Vintage Classics) by Nicolas Machiavel (Paperback)

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That Machiavelli's name has become synonymous with cold-eyed political calculation only heightens the intrinsic fascination of The Prince--the world's preeminent how-to manual on the art of getting and keeping power and one of the literary landmarks of the Italian Renaissance.
About the Author: NICCOLÒ MACHIAVELLI (1469-1527) was a Florentine statesman who was forced out of public life.
208 Pages
Political Science, History & Theory
Series Name: Vintage Classics

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That Machiavelli's name has become synonymous with cold-eyed political calculation only heightens the intrinsic fascination of The Prince, the world's preeminent how-to manual on the art of getting and keeping power and one of the literary landmarks of the Italian Renaissance. Written in a vigorous, straightforward style that reflects its author's realism, this treatise on states, statecraft, and the ideal ruler is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how human society actually works.

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That Machiavelli's name has become synonymous with cold-eyed political calculation only heightens the intrinsic fascination of The Prince--the world's preeminent how-to manual on the art of getting and keeping power and one of the literary landmarks of the Italian Renaissance. Written in a vigorous, straightforward style that reflects its author's realism, this treatise on states, statecraft, and the ideal ruler is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how human society actually works.

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About the Author

NICCOLÒ MACHIAVELLI (1469-1527) was a Florentine statesman who was forced out of public life. He then devoted himself to studying and writing political philosophy, history, fiction, and drama.

Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)

Weight: .5 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 208

Genre: Political Science

Sub-Genre: History & Theory

Series Title: Vintage Classics

Publisher: Vintage

Format: Paperback

Author: Nicolas Machiavel

Language: English

Street Date: October 13, 2020

TCIN: 1003617360

UPC: 9780593310861

Item Number (DPCI): 247-24-3822

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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