The Prince

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CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Jul 16, 2017 - Biography & Autobiography - 100 pages
The Prince is a 16th-century political treatise, by the Italian diplomat and political theorist Niccol Machiavelli.

The Prince is sometimes claimed to be one of the first works of modern philosophy, especially modern political philosophy, in which the effective truth is taken to be more important than any abstract ideal. It was also in direct conflict with the dominant Catholic and scholastic doctrines of the time concerning politics and ethics.

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About the author (2017)

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
AuthorNiccolo Machiavelli
Translated byW. K. Marriott
PublisherCreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017
ISBN1548954462, 9781548954468
Length100 pages
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