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Uniform Title: Il Principe. German
Title: Macchiavellis Buch vom Fürsten
Note: Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Summary: "Macchiavellis Buch vom Fürsten" by Niccolò Machiavelli is a political treatise written in the early 16th century. This influential work explores the nature of power and sovereignty, providing pragmatic advice for rulers on how to acquire and maintain authority. The book is often associated with the concept of realpolitik and has sparked extensive debate regarding its moral implications. At the start of the book, Machiavelli sets the stage by addressing the various forms of governance, distinguishing between hereditary principalities and new acquisitions. He lays the groundwork for his exploration of political power, emphasizing that rulers must understand the dynamics of their states and the intricacies of human nature in order to govern effectively. Machiavelli's intention is clear: to offer practical guidance based on historical examples and personal experiences, ultimately revealing the complex relationship between power, morality, and leadership. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Machiavelli, Niccolò, 1469-1527
EBook No.: 39816
Published: May 27, 2012
Downloads: 331
Language: German
Subject: State, The -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Political science -- Philosophy -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Political ethics -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Political science: Political theory
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Il Principe. German
Title: Macchiavellis Buch vom Fürsten
Note: Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Summary: "Macchiavellis Buch vom Fürsten" by Niccolò Machiavelli is a political treatise written in the early 16th century. This influential work explores the nature of power and sovereignty, providing pragmatic advice for rulers on how to acquire and maintain authority. The book is often associated with the concept of realpolitik and has sparked extensive debate regarding its moral implications. At the start of the book, Machiavelli sets the stage by addressing the various forms of governance, distinguishing between hereditary principalities and new acquisitions. He lays the groundwork for his exploration of political power, emphasizing that rulers must understand the dynamics of their states and the intricacies of human nature in order to govern effectively. Machiavelli's intention is clear: to offer practical guidance based on historical examples and personal experiences, ultimately revealing the complex relationship between power, morality, and leadership. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Machiavelli, Niccolò, 1469-1527
EBook No.: 39816
Published: May 27, 2012
Downloads: 331
Language: German
Subject: State, The -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Political science -- Philosophy -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Political ethics -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Political science: Political theory
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.