The Prince (Penguin Classics S.) - Softcover

Bull, George; Machiavelli, Niccolo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140447520 ISBN 13: 9780140447521

Publisher: Penguin Classics, 1999

Synopsis

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 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 experiences of office under the Florentine Republic. Here he states uncompromisingly what, in some degree, most governments do but none profess to do. The tough realities of Machiavelli's Italian are well preserved in the clear, unambigious English of George Bull's newly revised translation, and a detailed discussion of the text is given in Anthony Grafton's new introduction

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Review:

"ÝMachiavelli¨ can still engage our attention with remarkable immediacy, and this cannot be explained solely by the appeal of his ironic observations on human behaviour. Perhaps the most important thing is the way he can compel us to reflect on our own priorities and the reasoning behind them; it is this intrusion into our own defenses that makes reading him an intriguing experience. As a scientific exponent of the political art Machiavelli may have had few followers; it is as a provocative rhetorician that he has had his real impact on history." -from the Introduction by Dominic Baker-Smith

"From the Hardcover edition."

"[Machiavelli] can still engage our attention with remarkable immediacy, and this cannot be explained solely by the appeal of his ironic observations on human behaviour. Perhaps the most important thing is the way he can compel us to reflect on our own priorities and the reasoning behind them; it is this intrusion into our own defenses that makes reading him an intriguing experience. As a scientific exponent of the political art Machiavelli may have had few followers; it is as a provocative rhetorician that he has had his real impact on history." -from the Introduction by Dominic Baker-Smith

[Machiavelli] can still engage our attention with remarkable immediacy, and this cannot be explained solely by the appeal of his ironic observations on human behaviour. Perhaps the most important thing is the way he can compel us to reflect on our own priorities and the reasoning behind them; it is this intrusion into our own defenses that makes reading him an intriguing experience. As a scientific exponent of the political art Machiavelli may have had few followers; it is as a provocative rhetorician that he has had his real impact on history. from the Introduction by Dominic Baker-Smith"

From the Back Cover:

The Handbook for Leaders

The Prince is often regarded as the first true leadership book. It shocked contemporary readers with its ruthless call for fearless and effective action. With simple prose and straightforward logic, Machiavelli′s guide still has the power to surprise and inform anyone hoping to make their way in the world.

This keepsake edition includes an introduction by Tom Butler–Bowdon, drawing out lessons for managers and business leaders, and showing how The Prince remains vital reading for anyone in the realm of business or politics.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin Classics
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0140447520
• ISBN 13: 9780140447521
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144