| The Prince: Introduction by Dominic Baker-Smith Contributor(s): Machiavel, Nicolas (Author), Marriott, W. K. (Translator), Baker-Smith, Dominic (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 0679410449 ISBN-13: 9780679410447 Publisher: Everyman's Library OUR PRICE: $21.60 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 1992 Annotation: That Machiavelli's name has become synonymous with cold-eyed political calculation only heightens the intrinsic fascination of The Prince - the world's pre-eminent how-to manual on the art of getting and keeping power, and one of the literary landmarks of the Italian Renaissance. Written in a vigorous, straightforward style which reflects its author's realism, this treatise on states, statecraft, and the ideal ruler is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how human society actually works. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | History & Theory - General - Political Science | Political Ideologies - General - Philosophy | Political |
| Dewey: 320.1 |
| LCCN: 91053225 |
| Lexile Measure: 1430 |
| Series: Everyman's Library Classics |
| Physical Information: 0.73" H x 5.32" W x 8.38" (0.77 lbs) 232 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 167222 Reading Level: 9.3 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 7.0 |
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| Publisher Description:
That Machiavelli's name has become synonymous with cold-eyed political calculation only heightens the intrinsic fascination of The Prince-the world's preeminent how-to manual on the art of getting and keeping power, and one of the literary landmarks of the Italian Renaissance. Written in a vigorous, straightforward style that reflects its author's realism, this treatise on states, statecraft, and the ideal ruler is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how human society actually works. |