The Prince is generally labelled as a cynical and overly pragmatic account of gaining and retaining political power... Zobraziť viac
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... Zobraziť viac
The three most fundamental works on the nature of war are Sun Tzu's The Art of War, Machiavelli's The Prince, and Clausewitz's On War. This collection is the ultimate guide to military strategy for strategic thinkers, generals, and heads of state... Zobraziť viac
The Classic Analysis of Statesmanship and Power After a lifetime of winning and losing at the game of politics, Florentine nobleman Machiavelli set down its ageless rules and moves in this highly readable treatise. Witty, informative, ... Zobraziť viac
A collection that discusses the dangers of conspiracies and the component parts of an army. It also gives advice on tactics and discipline, and explains why promises made under force ought not to be kept. Zobraziť viac
The Prince is often regarded as the first true leadership book. It shocked contemporary readers with its ruthless call for fearless and effective action. With simple prose and straightforward logic Machiavelli's guide stil... Zobraziť viac
Niccolò Machiavelli provides a remarkably uncompromising picture of the true nature of power, no matter what era or by whom it is exercised... Zobraziť viac
The original blueprint for realpolitik, The Prince shocked sixteenth-century Europe with its advocacy of ruthless tactics for gaining absolute power and its abandonment of conventional morality. For this treatise on statecraft, ... Zobraziť viac
As a young Florentine envoy to the courts of France and the Italian principalities, Niccolò Machiavelli (1469–1527) was able to observe firsthand the lives of people strongly united under one powerful ruler... Zobraziť viac
Part of Alma Classics Evergreen series, this new translation contains pictures, notes and an extensive section on Machiavelli's life and works. It also contains a new translation of Hegel's essay 'Machiavelli's The Prince and Italy'... Zobraziť viac
We have declared before that it is not only expedient but necessary for a prince to take care his foundations be good, otherwise his fabric will be sure to fail.'Considered one of the first works of modern philosophy, Machiavelli's ... Zobraziť viac
The Classic Analysis of Statesmanship and Power After a lifetime of winning and losing at the game of politics, Florentine nobleman Machiavelli set down its ageless rules and moves in this highly readable treatise. Witty, informative, ... Zobraziť viac
With an Introduction by Lucille Margaret Kekewich. Written in 1513 for the Medici, following their return to power in Florence, The Prince is a handbook on ruling and the exercise of power... Zobraziť viac
HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.'We have declared before that it is not only expedient but necessary for a prince to take care his foundations be good, otherwise his fabric will ... Zobraziť viac
"e;The Prince"e; is a political treatise by the Florentine public servant and political theorist Niccolo Machiavelli. Originally called De Principatibus (About Principalities), it was written in 1513, but not published until 1532, five years... Zobraziť viac
Written during the Italian Renaissance, Niccolo Machiavelli's astute observations on how to read people and situations, especially for acquiring and maintaining political power, is a classic primer for politicians and business leaders alike... Zobraziť viac
One of the foremost examples of modern philosophy, Niccolo Machiavelli's The Prince is notorious for the morality it expounds, often summarized by the phrase, "The end justifies the means." With The Prince, Machiavelli's intent was to provide practical... Zobraziť viac
The Prince offers - some believe with satirical intent - advice on how a ruler should best preserve his power, conduct warfare and maintain his reputation. The Art of War provides a practical handbook for the conduct ... Zobraziť viac
