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The Quotable Machiavelli
Hardback
Main Details
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The Quotable Machiavelli
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Niccolo Machiavelli
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Edited by Maurizio Viroli
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:360 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 191,Width 114 |
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| Category/Genre | Social and political philosophy |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780691164366
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| Classifications | Dewey:320.092 |
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| Audience | | Undergraduate | | Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly | |
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| Illustrations |
8 halftones.
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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| Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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| Publication Date |
13 December 2016 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527) is the father of modern political thought, but he is also one of the greatest writers of the Renaissance and his wisdom and style extend far beyond politics to encompass a compelling philosophy of life as well. In The Quotable Machiavelli, Maurizio Viroli, one of the world's leading Machiavelli scholars, offers a ric
Author Biography
Maurizio Viroli is professor emeritus of politics at Princeton University, professor of government at the University of Texas, Austin, and professor of political communication at the University of Italian Switzerland in Lugano. His many books include Niccolo's Smile: A Biography of Machiavelli (Hill & Wang) and How to Choose a Leader: Machiavelli's Advice to Citizens (Princeton).
Reviews"The Quotable Machiavelli feels like one of many attempts since the 16th century to rebuild his stature, though perhaps its purpose is simply pleasure. It's absorbing to pick your way through his ideas, absorbing his highly sophisticated view of Renaissance politics."---Robert Fulford, National Post
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