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Niccolo Machiavelli
How can a leader be strong and decisive, yet still inspire loyalty in his followers? When is it necessary to break the rules? Is it better to be feared than…
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This book argues that sometimes it is necessary to abandon ethics to succeed. It is suitable for strategists, politicians and business people.
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How does a ruler win respect? Should a ruler be feared rather than loved? This handbook on power and politics grapples with these questions.
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Proposes a system of government that would uphold civic freedom and security by instilling the virtues of active citizenship, and that would also encourage citizens to put the needs of…
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Gabriele Pedulla
Gabriele Pedulla-a leading Italian expert and acclaimed writer-provides a vivid and engaging introduction to Machiavelli's life and works that sheds new light on his originality and relevance.
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Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527) is the father of modern political thought, but he is also one of the greatest writers of the Renaissance and his wisdom and style extend far beyond…
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Tyler Jenke
An in-depth look at the rise of enigmatic Australian rock band TISM, the unexpected success of their 1995 album, Machiavelli and the Four Seasons, and the continued trajectory of their…
Moshik Temkin
A deep dive into how we define, seek and become leaders.
Roman Frondizi
"To Know Machiavelli" is the only book since 1927 that brings together a complete, critical examination of Niccol Machiavelli's political ideas in the context of his personal and historical circumstance…
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Marlon Gladstone
In a world of relentless competition and rapid change, who doesn't want an edge? "The Machiavelli Advantage" unveils the timeless wisdom of Niccolo Machiavelli, reframed for the 21st century. Far…
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Niccolo Machiavelli considered this book his greatest achievement. Here you will learn how to recruit train motivate and discipline an army. You will learn the difference between strategy and tactics…
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It was Niccolo Machiavelli who essentially removed ethics from government. He did it with this book when he asserted that The Prince (president dictator prime minister etc.) does not have…
Collected here in one omnibus edition are Niccolo Machiavelli's most import works The Art of War and The Prince. It was Niccolo Machiavelli who essentially removed ethics from government. He…
It was Niccolo Machiavelli who essentially removed ethics from government when he asserted that The Prince (president dictator prime minister etc.) does not have to be concerned with ethics as…
"The Prince" is a timeless masterpiece penned by the Italian diplomat and philosopher, Niccolo Machiavelli, in the early 16th century. This seminal work offers profound insights into the nature of…
The Prince, a classical book, was published more than a century ago and has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we…
A cunning leader navigates power and survival, balancing fear and respect while exploring ruthless tactics to secure loyalty and control-a timeless study of ambition.
Gutembergue Lacerda Batista
This is a work of historical and hermeneutic research, in which we seek to recover the primary meanings of the concepts used by Nicolaus Machiavelli, respecting their historical, social and…
Analyzing the multifaceted receptions of Machiavelli from early modernity to the present history of Northeast Asia, this book explores a better East-West dialogue through which Machiavelli's political philosophy can be…
The Prince is a 16th-century political treatise written by Italian diplomat and political theorist Niccolo Machiavelli as an instruction guide for new princes and royals. The general theme of The…
The Prince is a 16th-century political treatise by the Italian diplomat and political theorist Niccolo Machiavelli.
Collected Here are four of Niccolo Machiavelli most important works. The Prince It was Niccolo Machiavelli who essentially removed ethics from government. He did it with this book when he…
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Sean Erwin
Central to Niccolo Machiavelli's writing is the argument that a successful state is one that prefers to lose with its own arms (arma propriis) than to win with the arms…
Sonja Lavaert
A genealogy of the concept of the multitude and Spinoza's democratic political philosophy
Sun Tzu, Niccolo Machiavelli
Sun-Tzu's Art of War is Perhaps the most important book ever written about warfare. It can be used and adapted in every facet of your life. This book explains when…
Machiavelli’s profound political essay from the sixteenth century, with an afterword by Oliver Francis.
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Leandro Losada
Explores the reception of Machiavelli's works in modern Latin America and Spanish-speaking political thought between 1880 and 1940
Machiavelli
Conceived by the diplomat and political theorist Niccolo Machiavelli in an elucidative and ingenious manner, this is one of the works that challenged the political beliefs of its time and…
Our premium edition of The Prince with exquisite dark grey van Heek coloretta cloth covers and featuring an extensive look into Machiavelli's life and times, with a classic analysis by…
Contains illustrations, a summary, author biography, and a list of characters
"The Prince" is a timeless political treatise by Niccolo Machiavelli, originally written in the 16th century. Renowned for its…
Provocative, brutally honest, and timeless, Machiavelli's The Prince is one of the most important and most misunderstood writings in history. This edition offers a new and lively translation of The…
Sun Tzu, Carl Von Clausewitz, Niccolo Machiavelli
Collected here in this 4-in-1 omnibus are the most important books ever written on the art of war. The Art of War By Sun Tzu translated and commented on by…
Alia Imre
Uncover success and power strategies in The Art of Worldly Wisdom, merging Gracian's classic manual with Machiavelli's The Prince. Learn practical guidance for navigating life's complexities and mastering strategic thinking.
Niccol Machiavelli
A New Perspective on Machiavelli's Practical Ideas and Fuller Dimensions
Since its posthumous publication in 1532, Machiavelli's treatise on claiming and holding power has been synonymous with deception, ruthlessness, and…
Nathan Crick
Brings Machiavelli's wisdom to bear on the myriad crisis-political, environmental, cultural, viral-that loomed in both his time and our own.
