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The Wisdom of Niccolo Machiavelli: The Prince, Discourses, and Other Essential Writings
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PhilosophyGeneral Military HistoryGeneral Political Science
ISBN13: 9781934451601
Publisher: Wilder Publications
Published: Mar 27 2007
Pages: 572
Weight: 2.80
Height: 1.16 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
by Niccolò Machiavelli
This substantial volume gathers four of the most influential political and historical works of Niccolò Machiavelli, whose writings helped shape modern political thought.
Included in this collection is The Prince, Machiavelli's famous analysis of political power and leadership. In this work he examines the practical realities of governing, arguing that rulers must often act decisively and pragmatically in order to preserve the stability of the state. The book remains one of the most widely discussed works in the history of political philosophy.
Also included is The Art of War, a dialogue exploring the organisation, training, and discipline of armies. Drawing upon classical models as well as contemporary experience, Machiavelli presents a detailed examination of military structure, strategy, and civic responsibility.
The History of Florence provides a sweeping account of the political struggles that shaped the city-state of Florence from its early history through the turbulent period in which Machiavelli himself lived. The work reflects both his historical scholarship and his deep concern with the political destiny of his homeland.
Completing the volume are the Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius, often regarded as Machiavelli's most sustained reflection on republican government. In these essays he considers the foundations of political liberty, the structure of successful republics, and the historical lessons to be drawn from the Roman Republic.
Taken together, these four works present a comprehensive view of Machiavelli's political philosophy, revealing a thinker concerned with the practical conditions of power, the stability of states, and the enduring challenges of governance.
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