The Prince: The Classic Renaissance Guide to Power and Statecraft - Softcover

Machiavelli, Niccolo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1617202282 ISBN 13: 9781617202285

Publisher: SMK Books, 2011

Synopsis

It was Niccolò Machiavelli who essentially removed ethics from government when he asserted that The Prince (president, dictator, prime minister, etc.) does not have to be concerned with ethics, as long as their motivation is to protect the state. It is this questionable belief that in many ways had lead to the modern world as we know it. His assertion was that the head of state must protect the state no matter the cost and no matter what rules he or she breaks in the process. If you want to understand modern politics you must read this book. Wilder Publications is a green publisher. All of our books are printed to order. This reduces waste and helps us keep prices low while greatly reducing our impact on the environment.

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About the Author

Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527) was an Italian diplomat, political philosopher, and writer who served the Florentine Republic during the Renaissance. After the fall of the republic he devoted himself to writing works on politics and history, the most famous of which is The Prince. His analysis of political power and leadership has made him one of the most influential-and often controversial-thinkers in Western political thought.

Edition details

• Publisher: SMK Books
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1617202282
• ISBN 13: 9781617202285
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80