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Uniform Title: Il Principe. English
Title: The Prince
Note: Reading ease score: 47.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Marc D’Hooghe
Summary: "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli is a political treatise written in the early 16th century. The book offers a pragmatic approach to political power, focusing on how rulers can maintain authority and effectively govern through various means, including manipulation and realpolitik. It provides insights into different types of principalities and the characteristics necessary for a successful ruler, making it a foundational text in political philosophy. The opening of "The Prince" introduces readers to Machiavelli's dedication to Lorenzo de' Medici and outlines his intent to provide practical knowledge gained from his observations of historical events and rulers. Machiavelli emphasizes the importance of understanding the nature of power and governance, categorizing states into republics and monarchies. He discusses the advantages of hereditary rule over newly acquired states and the complexities inherent in maintaining power, especially in the context of changing political landscapes and military strategies. This sets the stage for a detailed exploration of how princes must navigate their realms to secure and sustain their authority. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Machiavelli, Niccolò, 1469-1527
Translator: Ricci, Luigi, 1842-1915
EBook No.: 57037
Published: Apr 23, 2018
Downloads: 1577
Language: English
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. English
Title: The Prince
Note: Reading ease score: 47.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Marc D’Hooghe
Summary: "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli is a political treatise written in the early 16th century. The book offers a pragmatic approach to political power, focusing on how rulers can maintain authority and effectively govern through various means, including manipulation and realpolitik. It provides insights into different types of principalities and the characteristics necessary for a successful ruler, making it a foundational text in political philosophy. The opening of "The Prince" introduces readers to Machiavelli's dedication to Lorenzo de' Medici and outlines his intent to provide practical knowledge gained from his observations of historical events and rulers. Machiavelli emphasizes the importance of understanding the nature of power and governance, categorizing states into republics and monarchies. He discusses the advantages of hereditary rule over newly acquired states and the complexities inherent in maintaining power, especially in the context of changing political landscapes and military strategies. This sets the stage for a detailed exploration of how princes must navigate their realms to secure and sustain their authority. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Machiavelli, Niccolò, 1469-1527
Translator: Ricci, Luigi, 1842-1915
EBook No.: 57037
Published: Apr 23, 2018
Downloads: 1577
Language: English
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.