The Prince

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Simon & Brown, 2011 - Comics & Graphic Novels - 164 pages
"The Prince is a classic book that explores the attainment, maintenance, and utilization of political power in the western world. Machiavelli wrote The Prince to demonstrate his skill in the art of the state, presenting advice on how a prince might acquire and hold power. Machiavelli defended the notion of rule by force rather than by law. Accordingly, The Prince seems to rationalize a number of actions done solely to perpetuate power. It is an examination of power--its attainment, development, and successful use"--Cover, p.[4].

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The Prince
Niccolo Machiavelli
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The Prince
Niccolò Machiavelli
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About the author (2011)

Niccolo Machiavelli was born on May 3, 1469 in Florence, Italy. He was a political philosopher, statesman, and court advisor. Starting out as a clerk, he quickly rose in the ranks because he understood balance of power issues involved in many of his diplomatic missions. His political pursuits quickly ended after he was imprisoned by the Medici family. He is best known for The Prince, his guide to power attainment and cutthroat leadership. He also wrote poetry and plays, including a comedy named Mandragola. He died on June 21, 1527 at the age of 58.

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TitleThe Prince
AuthorNiccolò Machiavelli
PublisherSimon & Brown, 2011
ISBN1613821158, 9781613821152
Length164 pages
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