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The Prince and Other Writings
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Prince and Other Writings
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Niccolo Machiavelli
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Translated by W.K. Marriott
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| Series | Word Cloud Classics |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:208 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 197,Width 133 |
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| Category/Genre | Philosophy
Social and political philosophy |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781626860612
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| Classifications | Dewey:320.1 |
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| Illustrations |
b-w text
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Canterbury Classics
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| Imprint |
Canterbury Classics
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| Publication Date |
22 May 2014 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
"If an injury has to be done to a man, it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared."--Niccolo Machiavelli, The Prince One of the foremost examples of modern philosophy, Niccolo Machiavelli's The Prince is notorious for the morality it expounds, often summarized by the phrase, "The end justifies the means." With The Prince, Machiavelli's intent was to provide practical advice for rulers and politicians, especially in regard to the unification of Italy. The Prince and Other Writings is an important book for those interested in history, politics, ethics, and human nature, and is now available as part of the Word Cloud Classics series, providing a chic and affordable addition to any library.
Author Biography
Niccolo Machiavelli (3 May 1469 - 21 June 1527) was an Italian historian, politician, diplomat, philosopher, humanist and writer based in Florence during the Renaissance. William K. Marriott was a translator of many Renaissance works, including Niccolo Machiavelli's The Prince.
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