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The Prince

by Peter Bondanella, Niccolò Machiavelli, Maurizio Viroli
₱471.15
The Prince - Thryft
The Prince - Thryft

Power, politics, and morality defined in Renaissance Italy.

This book is a classic treatise on the nature of power, especially in the political sphere. It provides in-depth analysis on the means by which political power can be seized, held onto, and lost. It also delves into the relationship between public deeds and private morality, particularly in the context of Renaissance Italy. This book would be a great read for anyone interested in political philosophy or history. Be prepared to have your beliefs challenged, as Machiavelli presents a brutally honest picture of the reality of power.

  • 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.

The Prince

by Peter Bondanella, Niccolò Machiavelli, Maurizio Viroli
₱471.15
ISBN: 9780199535699
Authors: Peter Bondanella, Niccolò Machiavelli, Maurizio Viroli
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date of Publication: 2008-05-15
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Philosophy, Politics
Related Topics: Politics, Classics, History, History, Political Science
Goodreads rating: 3.84
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Description

When Machiavelli's brief treatise on Renaissance statecraft and princely power was posthumously published in 1532, it generated a debate that has raged unabated until the present day. 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. Machiavelli added a dimension of incisive realism to one of the major philosophical and political issues of his time, especially the relationship between public deeds and private morality. His book provides a remarkably uncompromising picture of the true nature of power, no matter in what era or by whom it is exercised. This fluent new translation is accompanied by an introduction that considers the true purpose of The Prince and dispels some of the myths associated with it. It has the most comprehensive explanatory and critical notes found in any currently available English translationand the most comprehensive bibliography in any edition of the work. It also contains a helpful Glossary of Proper Names, an Index and a map.For over 100 years has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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Power, politics, and morality defined in Renaissance Italy.

This book is a classic treatise on the nature of power, especially in the political sphere. It provides in-depth analysis on the means by which political power can be seized, held onto, and lost. It also delves into the relationship between public deeds and private morality, particularly in the context of Renaissance Italy. This book would be a great read for anyone interested in political philosophy or history. Be prepared to have your beliefs challenged, as Machiavelli presents a brutally honest picture of the reality of power.

  • 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.