132 results for 'Niccolo Ammaniti'

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...

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...

The Political Philosophy of Niccolò Machiavelli by Filippo Del Lucchese provides a clear and critical account of this influential philosopher's thought, major theories, and central ideas. This book...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Set in 15th-century Europe, Caprice and Rondo is the seventh book in Dorothy Dunnett's acclaimed House of Niccolo series. This standalone prequel explores the ancestors of Francis Crawford of Lymond,...

Alec Kirkbride's memoirs offer a unique perspective on the Middle East during a pivotal period in history. From 1947 to 1951, Kirkbride served as Ambassador to the United Kingdom of Transjordan,...

The House of Niccolò series by Dorothy Dunnett presents a rich and authentic portrayal of 15th-century Europe. In "Scales of Gold", Nicholas vander Poele navigates the treacherous world of mercantile...

Fortune Is a Woman : Gender and Politics in the Thought of Nicollo Machiavelli : With a New Afterword Hanna Pitkin's groundbreaking study of Niccolò Machiavelli's political thought places gender at...

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...

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...

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...

The Making of a Prince: A Novel Based on the Life of Niccolò MachiavelliNiccolò Machiavelli's remarkable life was marked by both triumph and tragedy. Born into a modest family in fifteenth century...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

Beirut '75: An Autobiographical Interpretation by Ghada al-Samman is a thought-provoking work that explores the complexities of life in Beirut, Lebanon, in the years leading up to the outbreak of war...

The OS Explorer Map: Llanelli & Ammanford. Get to know the area around Llanelli and Ammanford with this detailed map from Ordnance Survey, the UK's national mapping agency. This OS Explorer map...

Technical Agile Coaching with the Samman Method by Emily Bache is a practical guide for aspiring and experienced coaches looking to improve their coding procedures and collaboration methods. By...

American politics has long been associated with graft and corruption. However, this reputation overlooks the significant contributions made by machine politics to marginalized immigrant communities...

The Diary of Hamman Yaji: A Chronicle of a West African Muslim Ruler This rare diary offers unique insights into the life and values of a Fulbe emir, providing a firsthand account of his experiences...

Bhikkhuni Dhammananda's story is one of remarkable courage and conviction. Defying convention to become the first woman fully ordained in the Thai Theravada Buddhist tradition, she shattered gender...

Marc Rich's life story is one of astonishing rise and controversy. Born into a world of turmoil, Rich fled the Holocaust as a young boy and went on to become the wealthiest and most powerful oil and...

The Poetics of Encryption: Art and the Technocene By Nadim Samman This book explores how 21st century art engages with the technosphere, a complex and ever-present network that surrounds us. It...

The Monsters Know What They're Doing: Combat Tactics for Dungeon Masters For Dungeon Masters, the moment of truth arrives when the players' unpredictable behavior forces a decision. Combat can...

Sanatan Truth Untold is a powerful and poignant novel that sheds light on the dark history of India's lower castes. Through its circular narrative, Sharankumar Limbale explores the cyclical nature of...

In 1365, Venice is on the brink of turmoil. For generations, the Aretoli family has served the Republic with loyalty and ingenuity, but their reputation is about to be tested like never before.Caught...

The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli is a timeless study of power and politics that remains remarkably relevant today. Written towards the end of his career, this influential work offers practical...

Spanning 30 years, Road to Damascus is a true story of two sisters, separated at a young age and brought up in different countries. Suzan, 12, is taken to Amman, Jordan, after her father's death in...

The Birth of Intersubjectivity: A Neurobiological and Developmental Perspective By Massimo Ammaniti and Vittorio Gallese National Geographic Books, 2014 This groundbreaking collaboration brings...

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 latest edition of Blue Guide Jordan offers an in-depth exploration of this historically rich destination. With expert authors' detailed guidance, you'll discover every corner of the Hashemite...

Niccolò Machiavelli: A Life of Controversy and Genius Miles Unger's biography of the Italian philosopher and playwright Niccolò Machiavelli is a fascinating account of a complex figure whose writings...

Discover the fascinating stories behind the world's most iconic musical instruments. From simple drums to complex church organs, this comprehensive overview takes you on a journey to explore the...

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 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...

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...

Someone Exactly Like Me by Debbie Cromack is a heart-wrenching romance about two people who find themselves bound together by a business deal that threatens to upend their lives. Niccolo Mancini, a...

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...

Honey & Co present a culinary journey through the Middle East, sharing delicious recipes to cook over fire or grill. Sarit and Itamar's travels take them to their favorite cities, where they collect...

El príncipe moderno democracia, política y poderThis book reclaims the role of the political scientist in today's rapidly changing world, where economic crises have accelerated the pace of political...

Giovanni Castiglione's search for a lost violin takes him on a journey through the history of music. A long-lost instrument once possessed by Niccolo Paganini is at the centre of his quest.With its...

The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli is a foundational work on political power and its acquisition. Written in the early 1500s, this influential treatise offers practical advice on how to maintain...

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...

The Art of War by Niccolo Machiavelli is a foundational work on military strategy and objectives. Written in 1519, it outlines the principles for securing victory in conflict.Machiavelli's...

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...

Tom Hurndall's Middle East Journals is a poignant and powerful account of his time as a photojournalist in the region. In the months leading up to the Iraq war, Tom embarked on a journey to document...

The Tower by Alessandro Gallenzi is a meticulously researched historical novel that delves into the darker side of our modern technological world. When unpublished writings by Giordano Bruno, a...

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,...

Maquiavelo frente a la gran pantalla: cine y políticaThis book explores the connection between politics and film, examining how cinema can be used to understand and analyze political concepts. Pablo...

In Jordan, bread is a staple food for nearly everyone. Khubz 'arabi, a slightly leavened flatbread known as pita to many, plays a central role in daily life. Yet the ways in which it's prepared,...

The Prince Gilded Pocket Edition presents Niccolo Machiavelli's timeless work on the philosophy of power. First published posthumously in 1532, this influential treatise explores the manipulation and...

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 Evolving Arab City Tradition explores how cities in the Arab world are responding to globalization and modernity. This collection of case studies demolishes outdated stereotypes and integrates...

The First Hostage: A J. B. Collins Novel by Joel C. Rosenberg A high-stakes thriller unfolds when the president of the United States is missing and presumed captured by ISIS terrorists. Award-winning...

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...

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...

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...

The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli is a treatise on leadership that has become essential reading for students of government. Written in 1512, this small sixteenth-century masterpiece offers a...

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 Prince by Niccolo MacHiavelli and W. K. Marriott is an unabridged edition from the translation by W.K. Marriott.Written in 1513, this influential work of political philosophy explores the nature...

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...

Clizia is a lesser-known work by Niccolò Machiavelli, a dramatist whose comedic art predated Shakespeare's comedies. This bilingual edition brings together three of Machiavelli's comedic pieces:...

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...

Football has never been shy of politics, especially in Israel and Palestine. The sport was introduced by Victorian churchmen and quickly became a vehicle for nationalism and pride. The history of...

The Prince by Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli is a foundational work in modern political science. Written in 1513, it offers insights into the nature of power and governance.Machiavelli's...

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

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...

Machiavelli From Radical to Reactionary by Robert Black is a thought-provoking exploration of the life and works of Niccolò Machiavelli, one of the most influential figures in modern political...

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Renaissance Italy, Joseph Orbi's Cenacolo is a gripping historical novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the passions that drive...

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...

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...

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,...

A seminal work on politics and power, written by Italian diplomat and philosopher Niccolo Machiavelli. This concise yet profound guidebook offers insights into human nature and the structure of human...

Historia de Florencia is a seminal work by Niccolò Machiavello that remains remarkably relevant today. Written as an anti-model, this treatise presents a stark warning about the dangers of unchecked...

The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli is a foundational work in political philosophy that explores the nature of power and leadership. This translation features an introduction, notes, and a guide to...

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...

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...

Ezio Auditore Da Firenze seeks vengeance against those who betrayed his family in 15th-century Italy. Betrayed by the ruling families, he embarks upon an epic quest to restore his family's honor and...

Conflict, Power and Multitude in Machiavelli and Spinoza explores the political philosophy of Baruch Spinoza by comparing it with that of Niccolò Machiavelli. Filippo Del Lucchese examines the...

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...

Discourses on Livy, translated by Ninian Hill Thomson, is Niccolo Machiavelli's in-depth analysis of the first ten books of Livy's Roman History. Written over 400 years ago, this work examines the...

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 Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli is a foundational work of political philosophy that has shaped the way we think about power and its exercise. In this new translation, Peter Constantine brings to...

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 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...

Brahms' Variations on a Theme by Paganini Book 1 for Solo Piano is a musical composition that showcases the composer's mastery of the piano. First published in 1863, this work is part of Brahms' Opus...

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 Renaissance of Letters explores the growth and significance of letter-writing in Italy from 1300 to 1650. This collection of case studies examines letters as a vital document for understanding...

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...

The Prince (Royal Collector's Edition) (Annotated) Niccolò Machiavelli's seminal work offers a profound exploration of the principles that guide leaders and governments. Drawing on his extensive...

Death by the Arno is a gripping historical mystery set in 16th-century Florence. In a city struggling to recover from severe austerity measures, a string of violent crimes rocks the streets. When one...

Niccolò Machiavelli's writings offer a nuanced understanding of his life and thought. This collection presents a wide range of genres in which he wrote, including political theory, letters, poetry,...

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...