115 results for 'Machiavelli, Niccolo'

Niccolò Machiavelli: A Comprehensive Life and Thought This authoritative biography provides a colorful and comprehensive account of the life and work of Niccolò Machiavelli, author of The Prince...

Niccolò Machiavelli's The Art of War is a treatise on political and military philosophy that explores the intricate relationship between warfare, politics, and statecraft. Written in 1519-1520, this...

In 15th century Bruges, a young dyer's apprentice named Nicholas vander Poele sets out to build a merchantile empire. With his quick wit, sharp business sense and diplomatic skills, he navigates the...

A timeless exploration of power and its nature, The Prince is a profound study on the qualities and conduct required of a ruler. Written by Niccolo Machiavelli, this influential work remains a...

In 1471, Nicholas de Fleury has confounded the powerful courts of Europe - England, France, Burgundy, Venice and Cyprus. His bank, the enigmatic House of Niccolo, is at the heart of the continent's...

Scales of Gold: The House of Niccolo, Vol. 4A prequel series to Dorothy Dunnett's Lymond Chronicles, this standalone novel follows the ancestors of Francis Crawford of Lymond in Continental Europe.In...

A Party in San Niccolo by Christobel Kent is set against the stunning backdrop of Florence. Gina Donovan arrives in the city seeking a break from her demanding family, but soon finds herself drawn...

Gelis by her husband's side once more, Nicholas de Fleury returns to Scotland with a mission to make amends and settle old scores. But his plans are soon set upon by assassins, forcing him to use his...

Niccolò Machiavelli's The Prince is a timeless guide to the art of power and leadership, offering a pragmatic and uncompromising approach to statecraft. Written in the 16th century, this influential...

The Prince: A Timeless Guide to Leadership Written over 500 years ago, Niccolò Machiavelli's The Prince remains a powerful and thought-provoking guide to leadership and effective action. With its...

Set in 15th-century Europe, Race of Scorpions is the third book in Dorothy Dunnett's The House of Niccolo series. In 1462, Queen Carlotta of Jerusalem, Cyprus and Armenia finds herself in a...

The Spring of the Ram is the second book in Dorothy Dunnett's standalone prequel series to her acclaimed Lymond Chronicles. Set in Continental Europe, this novel follows the ancestors of Francis...

The Prince is a timeless work of realpolitik that explores the nature of power and its relationship with loyalty and fear. Written by Niccolò Machiavelli, a diplomat who witnessed the rise and fall...

The Portable Machiavelli brings together the complete texts of four key works by Niccolo Machiavelli: The Prince, Belfagor, Castruccio Castracani, and an abridged version of The Discourses. This...

The Cambridge Companion to Machiavelli brings together sixteen original essays by leading experts to provide a comprehensive understanding of Niccolò Machiavelli's life, work and thought. This...

Reading Machiavelli offers a fresh perspective on the works of Niccolò Machiavelli. This new reading challenges prevailing understandings of his major political writings, including The Prince,...

Niccolo Machiavelli's reputation as a master of duplicity and immorality has endured for centuries. But was his sinister image justified? Quentin Skinner explores Machiavelli's adult life, tracing...

Leo Strauss's Thoughts on Machiavelli is a seminal work that explores the complexities of Machiavelli's political philosophy. At its core, Strauss's interpretation reveals the depth and nuance of...

Machiavelli's thought continues to shape our understanding of politics and power. This biography offers a fresh perspective on his ideas and their enduring relevance.The author explores how...

The New Machiavelli: How to Wield Power in the Modern World by Jonathan Powell is a candid and insightful analysis of power dynamics in contemporary politics. Drawing on his own experiences as chief...

Machiavelli for Women: Defend Your Worth, Grow Your Ambition and Win the WorkplaceStacey Vanek Smith offers a fresh perspective on power and ambition, drawing on the principles of 16th-century...

Louis Althusser's lecture course on Machiavelli offers a unique insight into the Marxist philosopher's thoughts on the Italian Renaissance thinker. Originally delivered at the École Normale...

Business Warfare: A Framework for Business Strategy Based on Clausewitz, Sun Tzu, Foch and Machiavelli by Paulo Cardoso Do Amaral. This book offers a unique approach to business strategy, drawing on...

Niccoláo Machiavelli's life is often shrouded in myth and misconception. This biography sets out to reveal the man behind the legend, tracing his journey from childhood to exile. Alexander Lee...

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...

The Essential Writings of Machiavelli brings together a comprehensive collection of works by one of history's most influential thinkers. This volume features essays and treatises that showcase...

Niccollo Machiavelli's The Prince is a foundational work in political thought that continues to challenge and provoke readers today. Written as advice for princes, this treatise throws down a...

David Wootton's Modern Political Thought: Readings from Machiavelli to Nietzsche offers a comprehensive collection of readings from key thinkers in modern political thought. This second edition...

This introduction to political philosophy provides a clear and thorough overview of key thinkers and their influential works. The book covers major figures such as Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke,...

The Mafia Manager: A Guide to the Corporate Machiavelli In the world of business, leadership is often likened to a delicate balance of power and strategy. Jules Josat's guide, The Mafia Manager,...

The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli A 16th-century masterpiece on leadership, The Prince is a practical guide to seizing and holding power, unencumbered by ordinary ethical and moral values. Written by...

The Ambassadors: Thinking about Diplomacy from Machiavelli to Modern Times Robert Cooper explores the complexities of diplomacy through history, weaving together fragments of the past to shed light...

The Art of War by Niccolo Machiavelli is a comprehensive guide to military strategy and tactics. In this classic work, Machiavelli shares his insights on how to recruit, train, motivate, and...

Niccolò Machiavelli's The Discourses offers a thought-provoking commentary on the nature of politics and civic freedom. Written in response to Livy's history of republican Rome, Machiavelli presents...

A provocative history of the changing values that have given rise to our present discontents. We pursue power, pleasure, and profit, using instrumental reasoning to achieve as much as we can get...

The ideas of Niccolo Machiavelli have had a profound impact on Western thought and politics. This collection of writings explores the nature of power, politics, and human nature, offering insights...

Great Ideas V On ConspiraciesA collection of strategic writings by Niccolo Machiavelli, exploring the dangers of conspiracies and the components of an army, as well as advice on tactics and...

The Prince: Second Edition by Niccolo Machiavelli is a foundational work on politics that remains remarkably relevant today. Initially met with controversy for its forthright advice, it has since...

The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli is an intense study on the nature of power and its course when ruling a country. Written in 1513, this treatise expresses the author's strong ideals and beliefs on...

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...

The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli is a foundational work on governance and politics. Written in 1513, it explores the nature of power and how to maintain control through cunning and strategic...

The Prince: A Revised Translation, Backgrounds, Interpretations by Niccolò Machiavelli is a foundational work of political science that explores the nature of power and its exercise in human...

The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli is a treatise on Renaissance statecraft and princely power that has sparked debate for centuries. Written from Machiavelli's first-hand experience as an emissary to...

Discourses on Livy is a foundational work of political science that offers a unique perspective on the nature of politics and the ideal state. Written by Niccolo Machiavelli in 1531, this book is a...

The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli is a foundational work in political theory that explores the nature of power and its exercise. Written as a guide for rulers, this treatise offers insights into the...

The Mandrake by Walter Wykes and Niccolo Machiavelli Written during a tumultuous period in Italian history, this 16th-century comedy explores the darker aspects of human nature. A series of comical...

A guide for those in power, written by Niccolò Machiavelli, explores the means necessary to govern effectively. This work presents a system of government that prioritises achieving goals over...

The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli is a foundational work in political philosophy that explores the nature of power and governance. Written in 1513, it was not published until five years after the...

Niccolò Machiavelli's Art of War is a foundational text that has shaped military and political thought for centuries. This influential work offers insights into the relationships between war,...

Discourses on Livy by Niccolò Machiavelli is a collection of commentaries that explore the history of Rome through the lens of its most renowned historian, Titus Livius. Written in response to Livy's...

The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli is a treatise on political power that shocked Europe upon its publication. Written from personal experience and rejecting traditional values, Machiavelli's work...

The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli is a treatise on political power that shocked Europe upon its publication. Written from a pragmatic perspective, it advocates for ruthless tactics to gain absolute...

The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli is a handbook on ruling and the exercise of power written in 1513. Translated by C.E.Detmold, with an Introduction by Lucille Margaret Kekewich, this work remains as...

In 1510, Niccolò Machiavelli's understanding of Leonardo da Vinci's genius could have altered the course of history. Instead, Da Vinci unleashed a technological revolution that transformed...

Discursos sobre la primera década de Tito Livio is a comprehensive and ambitious work of political theory by Niccolò Machiavelli. Written between 1513 and 1520, during a period of political...

The Prince is a foundational work of political philosophy that has shaped the way we think about power and governance. Written by Niccolò Machiavelli, this 16th-century treatise offers a pragmatic...

The Artist, the Philosopher and the Warrior by Paul Strathern In 1502, three giants of the Renaissance period embarked on a treacherous military campaign. Cesare Borgia, Leonardo da Vinci, and...

The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli is a practical guide for leaders who seek to maintain stability in a harsh political climate. Written in vernacular English, this 16th-century text offers a...

This Very Short Introduction to Military Strategy explores the fundamental principles that guide military leaders in their decision-making. By distilling the ideas of influential thinkers such as Sun...

In the Name of the Family by Sarah Dunant is a gripping historical fiction novel that brings to life the tumultuous years of the Borgia family. A complex and brutal tale of power, passion, and...

Exploring the intersection of philosophy and leadership, this book examines three influential texts from history: Plato's Republic , Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics , and Niccolò Machiavelli's The...

The Art of War in Italy, 1494-1529: A Revolutionary Shift in Military Strategy During the Renaissance, significant changes took place beyond the realm of art and science. The development of modern...

For readers interested in understanding the strategies behind power and success, this book offers an insightful history of the Mafia's philosophy. RJ Roger's extensive research into the...

A delightful collection of holiday stories from Soho Crime authors. This anthology features eighteen tales that blend laughs, murders, and heartwarming reminders of the season. From a Korean War POW...

The Throne by Franco Bernini In 1502, Niccol Machiavelli was an unassuming official in the Florentine Republic. However, when Cesare Borgia, the powerful Duke of Valentino, needed someone to write a...

A one-night stand turns into an unexpected family. After a life marked by tragedy, Niccoló Macario's instinct to let someone close is challenged when he receives news that Lizzie Bailey, the woman he...

The Prince is a timeless exploration of power and its exercise. Written in 1513 and published in 1532, this influential work offers a remarkably uncompromising picture of the true nature of power,...

The Dorothy Dunnett Companion Volume II provides an in-depth exploration of the historical and literary riches of Dorothy Dunnett's novels. Elspeth Morrison's comprehensive guide completes and...

The Prince by Nicolo Machiavelli is a foundational work of political philosophy that explores the nature of power and governance. Written in Italian, this treatise was first published in 1532, five...

The Life of Castruccio Castracani is part of Alma's new 101 pages series and offers the only available edition of this account of a powerful Italian warlord. Born as a foundling, Castruccio rose to...

Change your life today by applying five simple strategies derived from two of the most influential ancient texts: The Art of War and The Prince. Nupur Sinha distils the key principles from these...

Campaldino 1289: The Battle that Made DanteThis highly illustrated study sheds new light on one of Italy's most pivotal battles, fought between the Guelphs and Ghibellines in 1289. Kelly De Vries and...

The Delicate Dependency by Michael Talbot In this gripping novel, Dr. John Gladstone's life is turned upside down when his carriage runs over a mysterious young man named Niccolo. As the doctor...

Thirteen-year-old Cristiano's life isn't perfect. When his father and two friends hatch a plan to rob a bank, he sees it as a chance for a better future. But on the night of the planned heist, a...

The Unicorn Hunt: Book Five in The House of Niccolo series is a standalone prequel to Dorothy Dunnett's Lymond Chronicles. Set in Continental Europe, this novel follows the ancestors of Francis...

The Jew of Malta Authoritative Text, Contexts, Criticism by Christopher Marlowe is a comprehensive edition of the play, featuring the 1633 quarto text with modernized spelling and detailed...

Anna by Niccolò Ammaniti is a haunting parable of love and loneliness set in a world ravaged by a devastating virus. Four years have passed since the outbreak, leaving only children to fend for...

Frans de Waal's Chimpanzee Politics offers a fascinating insight into the complex social dynamics of our closest living relatives. This updated edition explores rivalries and coalitions, revealing...

The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene is a comprehensive guide to gaining and maintaining power. Drawing from the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, and Carl Von Clausewitz, as well as the lives...

Isaac Newton and Natural Philosophy by Niccolò Guicciardini is a biography that explores the life and work of one of history's greatest scientists. Newton's interests extended far beyond his...

The Little Book of Politics offers a concise and engaging introduction to the fundamental principles of politics and political thought throughout history. From ancient democracies to modern...

Laurence Bergreen's Marco Polo: From Venice to Xanadu is a thrilling and masterly reconstruction of the life and wanderings of one of the great adventurers of world history. In 1271, Marco Polo...

Politics by David Runciman is a comprehensive introduction to the subject, exploring what politics is, why it's needed, and where it's heading in turbulent times. From examining the gap between rich...

The Cyropaedia: A Biographical Model for Rulers Xenophon's Cyropaedia is a partly fictional biography that has had a lasting impact on Western political thought. Written as a model for rulers, it...

The Secret Formula: How a Mathematical Duel Inflamed Renaissance Italy and Uncovered the Cubic Equation by Fabio Toscano. In 16th-century Italy, two mathematicians engaged in an intellectual duel...

A Darkness Descending by Christobel Kent is a gripping mystery that delves into the darker corners of human obsession. When Silvano Niccolo's sudden collapse at a rally sets off a chain reaction, his...

The Italian Renaissance is a comprehensive overview of this pivotal period in history. Spanning an age marked by significant achievements in art and science, Dr. John Harold Plumb's narrative is...

The Arthashastra by Kautilya was written around 400 B.C. and is considered one of the most important works on statecraft in Indian history. Rediscovered in 1905, it was initially thought to be lost...

Fifty Major Political Thinkers brings together the lives and ideas of influential figures in Western political thought, from ancient Greece to the present day. This comprehensive introduction covers...

Renaissance Philosophy explores the intellectual landscape of 15th and 16th-century Europe, a period marked by a resurgence of interest in classical learning. This volume delves into the...

The Just War tradition has shaped our understanding of the use of force in world politics. This book explores its evolution and application to contemporary issues such as terrorism, pre-emption,...

The Art of War by Sunzi, Shang Yang and Sun Tzu is a collection of two influential texts that offer practical guidance on strategy and warfare. Written during a time of intense turmoil in Chinese...

House of Cards and Philosophy: Exploring the Dark Side of Politics This collection of 24 essays examines key philosophical issues behind the critically-acclaimed series. Questions of truth, justice,...

Francis of Assisi: A Life and Afterlife Revealed André Vauchez's masterful biography offers a comprehensive and authoritative account of Francis of Assisi's life and legacy. Drawing on decades of...

Tim Parks presents a new selection of his latest essays on Italian literature in this lively and accessible exploration of Italy's cultural landscape.This collection features pieces on major figures...

This comprehensive introduction to western philosophy covers twenty-seven key texts from Plato's Republic to Rawls' A Theory of Justice. Nigel Warburton provides an accessible guide to the works of...

Louis Althusser's Philosophy of the Encounter Later Writings, 1978-1987 presents a profound exploration of determinism and contingency. Spanning a deeply troubling period in his life, this fourth and...

The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene This influential book offers a comprehensive guide to gaining, observing, and defending against ultimate control. Drawing from the philosophies of Machiavelli,...

Socrates's greatest failure offers a profound question: can we teach ourselves and others to become better people? Massimo Pigliucci explores this 2,000-year-old inquiry through the story of Socrates...

Drug dealers beware. The Devil Britain's Most Feared Underworld Taxman by Graham Johnson tells the story of Stephen French, a world-champion fighter who used his skills to 'tax' the UK's richest and...