Machiavelli, NiccolB2
The Prince (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199535699
- author:
- Machiavelli, NiccolB2
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 186
- Dimensions:
- 19.3 x 2.29 x 12.7 centimetres (
- Genre:
- Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
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 European courts, the book offers a frank analysis of the violent means by which men seize, retain, and lose political power. Machiavelli's work provides a realistic picture of the nature of power, regardless of the era or those who exercise it. This translation is accompanied by an introduction that sets out the true purpose of The Prince and dispels common myths surrounding it. With comprehensive explanatory notes, a bibliography, and a helpful glossary, this edition offers a wealth of information for readers seeking to understand Machiavelli's influential ideas. Oxford University Press has made this important work available in its World's Classics series, which aims to provide accurate texts alongside valuable features such as expert introductions and up-to-date bibliographies.
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