Benner, Erica
Be Like the Fox
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141974859
- author:
- Benner, Erica
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Literary, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Niccolo Machiavelli lived in a world marked by fierce competition and corruption. In this tumultuous era, many turned to powerful leaders for salvation, such as wealthy dynasties like the Medici or military strongmen like Cesare Borgia. Against this backdrop, Machiavelli faced a choice: should he conform to the new order or fight to preserve the democratic freedoms of his city? In "Be Like the Fox", Erica Benner masterfully weaves together Machiavelli's own words with those of his friends and enemies, revealing a complex figure who defied expectations. Far from being a cynical henchman, Machiavelli emerges as a champion of liberty and a profound ethical thinker who refused to compromise his ideals. Through his writings, Machiavelli reveals himself as an artist of dissimulation - a master of disguise in times of danger. This book offers a unique insight into the mind of one of history's most fascinating figures, and is a compelling exploration of the human quest for freedom and truth.
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