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Cover of The Prince by Nicolo Machiavelli
Year: 2012
Language: en
Pages: 76
ISBN-13: 9781477616338
Dewey Decimal: 320.1
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The Prince by Nicolo Machiavelli, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform in June 2012, is a concise exploration of political power in the western world. This edition spans 76 pages and is presented in English. The book delves into the strategies for acquiring, maintaining, and utilizing political authority, reflecting Machiavelli’s insights into the nature of governance.

Readers will find a thorough examination of the dynamics of power, including the justification of rule through force rather than law. The Prince serves as a classic study of political philosophy, addressing themes relevant to political science and the historical context of the Renaissance. Machiavelli’s work offers a pragmatic perspective on the political process, making it a significant text for those interested in the intricacies of power and its implications in governance.


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The Prince examines the acquisition, perpetuation, and use of political power in the western world. Machiavelli wrote The Prince to prove his proficiency in the art of the state, offering advice on how a prince might gain and keep power. Machiavelli justified rule by force rather than by law. Accordingly, The Prince seems to justify a number of actions done solely to perpetuate power. It is a classic study of power-its acquisition, expansion, and effective use.

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Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. Year: 2012.
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ISBN-13: 9781477616338.
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Language: en. Pages: 76.

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