The Prince
$16.73
- Paperback
176 pages
- Release Date
8 August 2011
Summary
The Prince: A Handbook for Power
As a diplomat in turbulent fifteenth-century Florence, Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527) knew how quickly political fortunes could rise and fall. The Prince, his tough-minded, pragmatic handbook on how power really works, made his name notorious and has remained controversial ever since.
How can a leader be strong and decisive, yet still inspire loyalty in his followers? When is it necessary to break the rules? Is it better to be feare…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780141442259 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0141442255 |
| Series: | Penguin Pocket Hardbacks |
| Author: | Niccolo Machiavelli, Tim Parks |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Classics |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 8 August 2011 |
| Weight: | 135g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 130mm x 12mm |
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About The Author
Niccolo Machiavelli
Niccolo Machiavelli was born in Florence in 1469 of an old citizen family. In 1498 he was appointed secretary and a second chancellor to the Florentine Republic. During his time of office he accompanied Julius II on his first campaign of conquest. In 1507, as chancellor of the newly appointed Nove di Milizia, he organised an infantry force which fought at the capture of Pisa in 1509. Three years later it was defeated by the Holy League at Prato, the Medici returned to Florence, and Machiavelli was excluded from public life. He retired to his farm near San Casciano, where he gave his time to study and writing. After a brief return to public life, he died in 1527.
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