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# Global Influence Classic Literature Timeless Wisdom The Prince: A Timeless Classic of Political Theory Political Philosophy Leadership Principles Machiavellian Philosophy Masterful Exploration of Power ... Historical Treatise (Pocket Classics)

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- • **Compact & Portable:** Perfect for on-the-go reading and inspiration.
- • **Engaging Commentary:** Includes expert analysis to enhance understanding.
- • **Unlock Timeless Wisdom:** Dive into the profound insights of Machiavelli.
- • **Ideal for Professionals:** A must-read for aspiring leaders and strategists.
- • **Rich Historical Context:** Explore the political landscape of Renaissance Italy.

## Overview

The Prince: Pocket Classics Paperback, published on January 8, 2015, is a compact edition of Machiavelli's seminal work, offering readers a concise yet profound exploration of political theory and leadership. This edition is designed for easy portability, making it an ideal companion for busy professionals seeking to enrich their understanding of power dynamics.

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Review: A great narration, consistent for the most part - This is a great narration, clear, consistent for the most part (with possible exception of chapter 24, in which there is a real change in quality, although this dip in quality is not for the entire chapter or remaining chapters), there may be some mispronunciation of Italian names and place names, I am not sure myself, what I did notice was not that significant. There are 32 or there about sections to the MP3 CD which makes it sufficient to fill a number of journeys if you are listening to this in a car during a commute as I was. I think this is excellent and at a really good affordable price too. The content, well, the content is by Niccolo Machavelli, its THE book that he's known for, even if he did write narratives on warfare, the history of the Roman republics (referenced in the first chapter of this book as he explains he dealt with the topic of principalities here and the alternatives elsewhere). In this book Machavelli writes a guide to realpolitik and statecraft for a prince, this is how to seize power, exercise power and keep a hold of power for posterity. The central point of the book is similar to that of Mandeville's Fable of The Bees, that other authors writing about virtues, good character, good conduct are all misleading and ruinous, at least for anyone in public office or government. Instead, the business of government is perfidious mendacity, no designs for improvement are wise. According to Machavelli people are wicked and can not be made otherwise by how they are governed, though they could well become worse by being indulged too much. He has a lot of really great one liners to illustrate it, such as men being quicker to forget their fathers than their inheritance/legacies if they are lost, if any injury should be done to anyone it should be great enough that you need to fear revenge. There are interesting meditations on fortune, who can command fortune, who cant, Machavelli tries to explain how all is not fortune, the actions people take matter, he believes following his recommendations matter, but also that fortune has a role to play too. I have read elsewhere this has something to do with being a virtuoso, being ready to "ride that wave" or use opportunities as they present themselves. Finally, a big part of Machavelli's idea is the "great men" theory of history, rather than developments in production, distribution, technology it is the greatness of leaders and governors that matters. It is stories of the great men of history that Machavelli uses to illustrate all his points, in the final chapters he describes his archetypical Prince and supplies a number of witty quotations. These are excellent and are worth the cover price alone, I could listen and relisten to them alone and have tried to commit a few to memory.
Review: Worth the bargain, a must have for any politics student! - Delivery was quick and recieved the book before expected. The book itself came in pristine condition. Although the book is on the small size, in comparison to most books, it is ideal to carry around- large packet size. It is light and cover is elegant. The actual content is good and very interesting. Suitable for politics, philosophy, history students or anyone interested in the theory of Machiavelli. I have personally used the book for my EPQ looking at the downfalls of modern Prime Ministers and can recommend that this book to enlighten readers on power, leadership and authority. The book includes a glossary too which makes it easy to understand and the format is organised. Worth every penny and an absolute bargain.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 8175993073 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 18,872 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 121 in Philosophy (Books) |
| Customer reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (6,574) |
| Dimensions  | 19.61 x 1.27 x 12.8 cm |
| ISBN-10  | 9391464599 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-9391464592 |
| Item weight  | 174 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 184 pages |
| Publication date  | 8 Jan. 2015 |
| Publisher  | Fingerprint! Publishing |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great narration, consistent for the most part
*by L***K on 24 April 2021*

This is a great narration, clear, consistent for the most part (with possible exception of chapter 24, in which there is a real change in quality, although this dip in quality is not for the entire chapter or remaining chapters), there may be some mispronunciation of Italian names and place names, I am not sure myself, what I did notice was not that significant. There are 32 or there about sections to the MP3 CD which makes it sufficient to fill a number of journeys if you are listening to this in a car during a commute as I was. I think this is excellent and at a really good affordable price too. The content, well, the content is by Niccolo Machavelli, its THE book that he's known for, even if he did write narratives on warfare, the history of the Roman republics (referenced in the first chapter of this book as he explains he dealt with the topic of principalities here and the alternatives elsewhere). In this book Machavelli writes a guide to realpolitik and statecraft for a prince, this is how to seize power, exercise power and keep a hold of power for posterity. The central point of the book is similar to that of Mandeville's Fable of The Bees, that other authors writing about virtues, good character, good conduct are all misleading and ruinous, at least for anyone in public office or government. Instead, the business of government is perfidious mendacity, no designs for improvement are wise. According to Machavelli people are wicked and can not be made otherwise by how they are governed, though they could well become worse by being indulged too much. He has a lot of really great one liners to illustrate it, such as men being quicker to forget their fathers than their inheritance/legacies if they are lost, if any injury should be done to anyone it should be great enough that you need to fear revenge. There are interesting meditations on fortune, who can command fortune, who cant, Machavelli tries to explain how all is not fortune, the actions people take matter, he believes following his recommendations matter, but also that fortune has a role to play too. I have read elsewhere this has something to do with being a virtuoso, being ready to "ride that wave" or use opportunities as they present themselves. Finally, a big part of Machavelli's idea is the "great men" theory of history, rather than developments in production, distribution, technology it is the greatness of leaders and governors that matters. It is stories of the great men of history that Machavelli uses to illustrate all his points, in the final chapters he describes his archetypical Prince and supplies a number of witty quotations. These are excellent and are worth the cover price alone, I could listen and relisten to them alone and have tried to commit a few to memory.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the bargain, a must have for any politics student!
*by A***R on 17 December 2020*

Delivery was quick and recieved the book before expected. The book itself came in pristine condition. Although the book is on the small size, in comparison to most books, it is ideal to carry around- large packet size. It is light and cover is elegant. The actual content is good and very interesting. Suitable for politics, philosophy, history students or anyone interested in the theory of Machiavelli. I have personally used the book for my EPQ looking at the downfalls of modern Prime Ministers and can recommend that this book to enlighten readers on power, leadership and authority. The book includes a glossary too which makes it easy to understand and the format is organised. Worth every penny and an absolute bargain.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Uncovering the art of politics
*by M***E on 12 May 2012*

Niccolo Machiavelli's book was written in the mid 16th century; this is a later translation from the 17th century converted into ebook format. There are a couple of issues with the format on the Kindle; some missing page breaks, and some odd sentence breaks. The ebook version also includes a couple of additional items written by Machiavelli later in his life. "The Prince" of the title is merely a generic label for a leader, rather than a given level of nobility. The main book is a study of the concept of leadership, and particularly the application of politics within a nation or state. It is based upon a very careful study of the leaders of the time, especially within Italy and from the classical period of Greece and Rome. Although written some 500 years ago, most of the precepts can be seen to have been relevant throughout the intervening period and in many ways are still pertinent today. In fact some of the material could equally be applied within large organisations; examine the biographies of some of the most famous business leaders and entrepeneurs, and you will see many of the factors that enabled them to rise up being the same that Machiavelli identified as being desirable in a great leader. It does perhaps portray a certain level of cynicism and certainly indicates the ruthlessness that is required to become a political figure; and it is this that has made the name of Machiavelli synonymous with political intrigue. In many ways, this book is to political governance, what Sun-Tzu's "Art of War" was to the concept of military leadership. Careful study will reveal a lot of valuable advice and information; and although not the easiest book to read, the end result is well worth the effort.

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