Machiavelli The Prince
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What makes this well-annotated translation stand out from others is an insightful introduction by editor Thomas G. Bergin–especially helpful for achieving a better understanding of the times and the political scene in which Machiavelli worked, lived, and wrote. Also included are a list of vital dates in Machiavelli’s life, an pointer of proper names in the text and notes, and a selected bibliography.Amazon.com Review
When Lorenzo de’ Medici seized control of the Florentine Republic in 1512, he summarily fired the Secretary to the Second Chancery of the Signoria and set in motion a fundamental change in the way we reflect about politics. The person who held the aforementioned office with the tongue-twisting title was none additional than Niccolò Machiavelli, who, suddenly finding himself out of a job after 14 years of patriotic service, followed the career trajectory of many modern politicians into punditry. Unable to become an on-air political analyst for a television network, he only wrote a book. But what a book The Prince is. Its essential contribution to modern political thought lies in Machiavelli’s assertion of the then revolutionary thought that theological and moral imperatives have no place in the political arena. “It must be understood,” Machiavelli avers, “that a prince … cannot observe all of persons virtues for which men are reputed excellent, because it is regularly necessary to act against mercy, against faith, against humanity, against frankness, against religion, in order to preserve the state.” With just a small imagination, readers can discern parallels between a 16th-century principality and a 20th-century presidency. –Tim Hogan
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This is probably one of the most backwards and dull books I’ve ever read. It is a perfect waist of time, unless you plot on apt some sort of ruler, and even then I’d pass it up. Steer clear of this one.
Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
this book isn’t that terrible… i mean… i’ve never read a book like this. this book talked of how a prince is suppose to act and stuff! ow gosh… this was a very dull book…. maybe fun and appealing for persons with a mind for conquering or trying to persuade people to like them… fantastic for political people…. but for me… and i maybe speakin for others… this was a very dull book…. I don’t like the way Machiavelli wrote this… this was just to help him with his reputation… i guess i don’t reflect very brillantely…. well… it was ok… but not excellent to read just for fun.. cuz it’s not fun…
Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
this book is the most confusing & stupid book i have ever read! i had to end it thought because my teacher made us do a book review on it! i despise this book i wish it would die!
Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
I Despise this book! I have no thought what the heck the guy is talking about! I am supposed to act like I am writting a letter or something to the Machiavelli guy but I have no thought what I should say. If anyone can help me it is due on Tuesday the 26th. Thanx!
Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
A bore. Maybe just because I had to read it for class, and I despised the teacher, but I had an dreadful time with this book.
Reader’s Rating: 2 / 5