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As a diplomat in turbulent fifteenth-century Florence, Niccolò Machiavelli knew how quickly political fortunes could rise and fall. The Prince, his tough-minded, pragmatic handbook on how power really works, made his name notorious and has remained controversial ever since. How can a leader be strong and decisive, yet still inspire loyalty in his followers? When is it necessary to break the rules? Is it better to be feared than loved? Examining regimes and their rulers the world over and throughout history, from Roman Emperors to renaissance Popes, from Hannibal to Cesare di Borgia, Machievalli answers all these questions in a work of realpolitik that still has shrewd political lessons for modern times. Tim Parks’s acclaimed contemporary translation renders Machiavelli’s pointed original into language that feels as alarming and enlightening as when it was first written. His introduction discusses Machiavelli’s life and reputation, and explores the historical background to the work.
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Written by Niccolò Machiavelli, a diplomat in fifteenth-century Florence, "The Prince" is a pragmatic handbook that explores the inner workings of power. Discover how leaders can be strong and decisive, while still inspiring loyalty in their followers. This controversial work delves into questions that remain relevant to this day: when should rules be broken? Is it better to be feared or loved? Machiavelli examines regimes and rulers from ancient Rome to modern times, offering shrewd political lessons that can be applied in various contexts.
Translated by Tim Parks, this contemporary edition breathes new life into Machiavelli's original text. Parks's translation preserves the alarming and enlightening essence of the work, making it as impactful as when it was first written. Dive deeper into Machiavelli's life and reputation with the introduction that accompanies this edition, providing valuable historical context to enhance your understanding.
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