The Prince
The Prince by Nicolo Machiavelli, published by Simon & Brown in May 2012, is a significant 16th-century political work that serves as a guide for new princes and monarchs. This edition features the classical 1908 translation by W. K. Marriott, a British translator recognized for his work on Renaissance literature. The book explores the idea that the goals of a prince, such as glory and survival, may justify the use of immoral means to achieve those ends, positioning it as a foundational text in modern political philosophy.
Readers will find that The Prince challenges traditional Catholic and scholastic views of its time, particularly regarding politics and ethics. The text emphasizes the importance of “effectual” truth over abstract ideals, making it a critical study for those interested in political science and philosophy. With 124 pages, this English-language edition offers insights into the complexities of power and governance in historical contexts, appealing to those interested in biography, royalty, and European history.
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“The Prince is a 16th-century political book written by Nicolo Machiavelli, an Italian diplomat and political theorist, as a guide for new princes and monarchs. The Prince’s central subject is that princely goals – such as glory and survival – might justify the use of immoral means to attain those ends. The Prince is frequently regarded as one of the earliest writings of modern philosophy, particularly modern political philosophy, in which the “effectual” truth is valued above any abstract ideal. It is also remarkable for being in direct opposition to the mainstream Catholic and scholastic ideas of the time, especially in matters of politics and ethics. This edition brings the classical 1908 translation by W. K. Marriott, a British translator known for translating various works from the Renaissance era.” —
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