Description
'A prince must not have any other object nor any other thought...but war its institutions and its discipline; because that is the only art befitting one who commands.' When Machiavelli's brief treatise on Renaissance statecraft and princely power was posthumously published in 1532 it generated a debate that has raged unabated until the present day. Based upon Machiavelli's first-hand experience as an emissary of the Florentine Republic to the courts of Europe The Prince analyses the usually violent means by which men seize retain and lose political power. Machiavelli added a dimension of incisive realism to one of the major philosophical and political issues of his time especially the relationship between public deeds and private morality. His book provides a remarkably uncompromising picture of the true nature of power no matter in what era or by whom it is exercised. This fluent new translation is accompanied by comprehensive notes and an introduction that considers the true purpose of The Prince and dispels some of the myths associated with it. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study and much more.
Features
Published Date:
17/04/2008
ISBN:
9780199535699
Author:
Machiavelli,N
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Format:
Paperback / softback
Dimensions:
128 mm x 196 mm x 14 mm
Pages:
192
Language:
English