Curry, Patrick
Introducing Machiavelli: A Graphic Guide
- ISBN 13:
- 9781848311756
- author:
- Curry, Patrick
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Icon Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 1.5 x 11.5 x 16.3 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Social & Urban History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Prince remains one of the most provocative and influential works of political philosophy in history. Written over 400 years ago, its frank and practical guide to power continues to spark intense debate about the nature of leadership and governance. Machiavelli's life was marked by both loyalty and opposition, as he served the Florentine republic while also challenging the despotism of Medici rule. His own experiences with torture and exile had a profound impact on his writing, particularly in his portrayal of Cesare Borgia as a model for effective statecraft. This book offers a compelling portrait of Machiavelli's life and ideas, tracing the evolution of his thought and its enduring relevance to modern debates about civil society.
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