Machiavelli, Niccoló 1469-1527 creator author. Marriott, W.K. translator. text First Vintage Classics edition. monographic eng

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x, 190 pages ; 21 cm 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 Niccoló Machiavelli ; translated from the Italian by W.K. Marriott. Includes index. Translated from Italian. Political Science Political ethics JC 143 .M149 2020 9780593310861 260209 20260209131726.0