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Few figures in intellectual history have proved as notorious and ambiguous as Niccolò Machiavelli. But while his treatise The Prince made his name synonymous with autocratic ruthlessness and cynical manipulation, The Discourses (c.1517) shows a radically different outlook on the world of politics. In this carefully argued commentary on Livy’s history of republican Rome, Machiavelli proposed 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 the state above selfish, personal interests. Ambitious in scope, but also clear-eyed and pragmatic, The Discourses creates a modern theory of republic politics.Leslie J. Walker’s definitive translation has been revised by Brian Richardson and is accompanied by an introduction by Bernard Crick, which illuminates Machiavelli’s historical context and his new theories of politics. This edition also includes suggestions for further reading and notes.

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Niccolò Machiavelli''s brutally uncompromising manual of statecraft, The Prince is translated and edited with an introduction by Tim Parks in Penguin Classics.As a diplomat in turbulent fifteenth-century Florence, Niccolò Machiavelli knew how quickly political fortunes could rise and fall. The Prince, his tough-minded, pragmatic handbook on how power really works, made his name notorious and has remained controversial ever since. 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 loved? Examining regimes and their rulers the world over and throughout history, from Roman Emperors to renaissance Popes, from Hannibal to Cesare di Borgia, Machievalli answers all these questions in a work of realpolitik that still has shrewd political lessons for today. Tim Parks''s acclaimed contemporary translation renders Machiavelli''s no-nonsense original as alarming and enlightening as when it was first written. His introduction discusses Machiavelli''s life and reputation, and explores the historical background to the work.Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527) was born in Florence, and served the Florentine republic as a secretary and second chancellor, as ambassador and foreign policy-maker. When the Medici family returned to power in 1512 he was suspected ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Niccolo Machiavelli's brutally uncompromising manual of statecraft, The Prince is translated and edited with an introduction by Tim Parks in Penguin Classics.As a diplomat in turbulent fifteenth-century Florence, Niccolo Machiavelli knew how quickly political fortunes could rise and fall. The Prince, his tough-minded, pragmatic handbook on how power really works, made his name notorious and has remained controversial ever since. 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 loved? Examining regimes and their rulers the world over and throughout history, from Roman Emperors to renaissance Popes, from Hannibal to Cesare di Borgia, Machievalli answers all these questions in a work of realpolitik that still has shrewd political lessons for today.Tim Parks's acclaimed contemporary translation renders Machiavelli's no-nonsense original as alarming and enlightening as when it was first written. His introduction discusses Machiavelli's life and reputation, and explores the historical background to the work.Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527) was born in Florence, and served the Florentine republic as a secretary and second chancellor, as ambassador and foreign policy-maker. When the Medici family returned to power in 1512 he was suspected of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Machiavelli’s highly influential treatise on political power ''It is far safer to be feared than loved...'' The Prince shocked Europe on publication with its advocacy of ruthless tactics for gaining absolute power and its abandonment of conventional morality. Niccoló Machiavelli drew on his own experience of office under the turbulent Florentine republic, rejecting traditional values of political theory and recognising the complicated, transient nature of political life. Machiavelli made his name notorious for centuries with The Prince, his clever and cynical work about power relationships. The key themes of this influential, and ever timely, writer are that adaptability is the key to success and that effective leadership is sometimes only possible at the expense of moral standards.''Everyone should have a copy of Machiavelli''s The Prince, whose original purpose may have been to counsel Renaissance rulers in the art of statecraft but is still applicable to and, indeed, acted on by modern politicians and power-brokers'' Guardian

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Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector''s Library is a series of beautifully bound pocket-sized gift editions of much loved classic titles. Bound in real cloth, printed on high quality paper, and featuring ribbon markers and gilt edges, Macmillan Collector''s Library are books to love and treasure. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features an afterword by Oliver Francis.Niccolò Machiavelli provides a remarkably uncompromising picture of the true nature of power, no matter what era or by whom it is exercised. Drawing on examples from the ancient Greeks and Romans and from Machiavelli’s contemporaries, it offers – some believed with satirical intent – advice on how a ruler should preserve his power, conduct and warfare, and maintain his reputation. Machiavelli not only influenced many of the great statesmen of his age, but was also one of the founding fathers of modern political thought. The Prince, written in 1513 and published in 1532, is one of the most famous pieces of writing of all time.

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At the end of an industrious political career in conflictriven Italy, the Florentine diplomat Niccolò Machiavelli composed his masterpiece The Prince, a classic study of power and politics, and a manual of ruthlessness for any ambitious ruler. Controversial in his own time, The Prince made Machiavelli’s name a byword for manipulative scheming, and had an impact on such major figures as Napoleon and Frederick the Great. It contains principles as true today as when they were first written almost five centuries ago.

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Machiavelli has been a controversial figure ever since his writings were published at the close of the Renaissance. This is due to the frank and forthright nature of the guidance to prospective rulers he shares in The Prince. Not much is sacred for Machiavelli, and he does not shrink from advising about things like manipulation of public opinion, deception of the gullible, or the use of violence for political purposes. With Machiavelli''s writings, understanding his circumstances in the turbulent late-renaissance Italy is especially helpful. We offer our readers a detailed author section to assist with this, featuring a classic analysis of Machiavelli by Thomas Macaulay from 1850. The book comes in 137x200mm format with hard cover in luxurious dark grey Van Heek Coloretta cloth and debossed details, designed by Anna-Mari Tenhunen in Helsinki.

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Napoleon, Mussolini, Voltaire, even Mafia man John Gotti – they all read Machiavelli’s The Prince. Philosophers such as Jean-Jacques Rousseau, David Hume and Adam Smith were influenced by it. And the book’s ideas led to the term Machiavellian entering the language. But the influence of The Prince has reached far beyond the world of politics, with business and management gurus applying Machiavelli’s ideas to corporate strategy: what was true for princes then, can be applied by leaders today. Machiavelli himself was a Florentine politician and diplomat who admired and knew Cesare Borgia, and was himself a victim of torture by the Medici family. Written in the early 16th century, The Prince is a treatise is on how princes can not only best gain, but maintain power. He suggests how princes can avoid being hated but remain being feared by their people, he advocates pragmatic realism against political idealism, he encourages ambition, he defends evil and explains through classical and Renaissance examples which princes are the most successful. Of immense importance to politicians and corporate leaders, The Prince is a classic text richly deserving this exquisite edition. A beautifully packaged book for anyone interested in the politics of countries or companies ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''A prince must not have any other object nor any other thought...but war, its institutions, and its discipline; because that is the only art befitting one who commands.''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. Based upon Machiavelli''s first-hand experience as an emissary of the Florentine Republic to the courts of Europe, The Prince analyses the usually violent means by which men seize, retain, and lose political power. Machiavelli added a dimension of incisive realism to one of the major philosophical and political issues of his time, especially the relationship between public deeds and private morality. His book provides a remarkably uncompromising picture of the true nature of power, no matter in what era or by whom it is exercised.This fluent new translation is accompanied by comprehensive notes and an introduction that considers the true purpose of The Prince and dispels some of the myths associated with it. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This deluxe clothbound edition presents Machiavelli''s classic work on the philosophy of power. Published posthumously in 1532, Machiavelli''s treatise on the manipulation and exercise of power advocated a ruthless realpolitik, sparking a debate about the morality of statesmanship that is still very much alive today. His shrewd text presents strategies that some of history''s greatest - and most infamous - rulers have borrowed to achieve their goals. The Prince continues to show enduring popularity among anyone interested in the theory of leadership and power. This compact clothbound edition features silver embossing on the cover, gold-gilded page edges and illustrations inside, making a wonderful gift.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.

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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. It remains as relevant today as it was in the sixteenth century. Widely quoted in the Press and in academic publications, The Prince has direct relevance to the issues of business and corporate governance confronting global corporations as they enter a new millennium. Much of what Machiavelli wrote has become the common currency of realpolitik, yet still his ideas retain the power to shock and annoy. In the words of Norman Stone, The Prince is 'a manual of man-management that would suit a great many parts of the modern world'.

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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 be sure to fail.'Considered one of the first works of modern philosophy, Machiavelli's The Prince is an intense study on the nature of power and the course it should take when ruling a country and expresses the author's strong and unyielding ideals and beliefs on using force rather than law to achieve your aims.Responsible for the widely-used phrase 'Machiavellian', with all of its negative connotations, his extreme treatise remains a classic text to this day.

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HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible 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 be sure to fail.’Considered one of the first works of modern philosophy, Machiavelli’s The Prince is an intense study on the nature of power and the course it should take when ruling a country and expresses the author’s strong and unyielding ideals and beliefs on using force rather than law to achieve your aims.Responsible for the widely-used phrase ‘Machiavellian’, with all of its negative connotations, his extreme treatise remains a classic text to this day.

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Classic guide to acquiring and maintaining political power is refreshing in its directness, yet often disturbing in its cold practicality. Starkly relevant to the political upheavals of the 20th century, this calculating prescription for power remains today, nearly 500 years after it was written, a timely and startling lesson in the practice of autocratic rule.

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Initially denounced as a collection of sinister maxims and a recommendation of tyranny, this text has more recently been defended as the first scientific treatment of politics, challenging the traditions of ancient and medieval thought and morality.

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Discourses on Livy (1531) is as essential to an understanding of Machiavelli as his famous treatise, The Prince. Equally controversial, it reveals his fundamental preference for a republican state. Comparing the practice of the ancient Romans with that of his contemporaries provided Machiavelli with a consistent point of view in all his works. Machiavelli''s close analysis of Livy''s history of Rome led him to advance his most original and outspoken view of politics - the belief that a healthy body politic was characterized by social friction and conflict rather than by rigid stability. His discussion of conspiracies in Discourses on Livy is one of the most sophisticated treatments of archetypal political upheaval every written. In an age of increasing political absolutism, Machiavelli''s theories became a dangerous ideology.This new translation is richly annotated, providing the contemporary reader with sufficient historical, linguistic, and political information to understand and interpret the revolutionary affirmations Machiavelli made, based on the historical evidence he found in Livy.The complete Livy in English, available in five volumes from Oxford World''s Classics. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Niccolò Machiavelli''s The Art of War is a renowned treatise on warfare strategy which has survived the centuries. Written as a Socratic dialogue, the author explores the necessity of a state to have a powerful and capable militia to defend itself, and provides invaluable information about how to organise it.A classic of military theory, the thought-provoking treatises within impart wisdom on the careful organisation and discipline required to succeed in strategy and politics. First published in 1521, Machiavelli''s The Art of War is perfect for students, scholars, and enthusiasts alike.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.

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"Discourses on Livy" is the founding document of modern republicanism and this English translation remains faithful to the original text. With explanatory notes, a glossary of key words and an annotated index, this version reveals Machiavelli's radical vision of a new science of politics.

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Jeden ze skvostů světové literatury, v němž politik, diplomat a spisovatel Niccolo Machiavelli vytvořil jakýsi manuál vlády, učebnici určenou vladařům i všem, kteří je obklopují. Machiavelliho nejvýznamnější dílo, které patří k základním kamenům světové politologie a historiografie, vychází v novém překladu provázeném originálními ilustracemi.

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Vladař je nejvýznamnějším Machiavelliho dílem, které napsal již v roce 1513, ale vyšlo až po jeho smrti, roku 1532. Věnováno bylo rodu Medicejských (konkrétně "vznešenému Lorenzovi Medicejskému"). Autorovi šlo především o sjednocení Itálie, o jednotný stát, který by byl spravován moudrým vládcem, jenž by neměl váhat použít jakékoli prostředky, aby zajistil blaho země, a v zájmu této věci bylo Machiavellimu jedno, stane-li se tak formou republiky, nebo autokracie. Jako vzor vladaře Machiavellimu posloužil neúprosně vládychtivý Cesaro Borgia. Koncepce dvojí morálky - morálky soukromé a morálky moci - vedla k tomu, že byl Machiavelli označen za cynika, jde ale spíše o zlom v pojetí vládnutí: vládce už není služebníkem Božím, je služebníkem státu (termín, který prvně použil právě Machiavelli). Útlý spis o 26 kapitolách je klíčovým dílem, které obsahuje politické úvahy odhalující a popisující mechanismy fungování moci, a stal se základem děl dalších teoretiků moci. Přestože se Machiavelli věnuje hospodářské stránce vládnutí málo, jeho poučení, že dobrý vládce má zajistit, "aby se nikdo nebál zvelebovati majetek z obavy, že mu bude odňat, nebo si otevřít dílnu ze strachu před daněmi", není zřejmě "vládci" doceněno dodnes, patrně na rozdíl od myšlenky, že "lidé jsou tak prostomyslní a tolik se pachtí za tím, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Best known as the political theorist who wrote The Prince, Machiavelli considered The Art of War his most important work. His revolutionary 1520 work clearly states and discusses military organization and strategy: handling recruitment and weapons, motivating troops, demoralizing enemies, and achieving tactical and strategic advantages.

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A collection of insightful and revealing quotations on a wide range of subjects from the father of modern politics

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Written in Machiavelli's characteristically lucid and terse style, Life of Castruccio Castracani is a revealing account of the political ferment and fractious factionalism of fourteenth-century Italy.

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Audiokniha: Machiavelliho Vladár patrí k základnému fondu diel svetovej literatúry. Florentský sekretár, vyslanec a teoretik doň vložil myšlienky, vyvierajúce zo skúseností, ktoré nazbieral za svojej verejnej činnosti. Machiavelli je realista a jediný prostriedok na to, aby vlasť bola slobodná a nezávislá, vidí v tom, že opraty vlády chytí silná ruka, človek, ktorý sa nezľakne žiadneho prostriedku, aby dosiahol svoj – v autorovom chápaní a čase vznešený – cieľ. Niektoré jeho zásady a poučky sú chladné a trpké, pochopiteľné len v kontexte doby. Práve pri Machiavellim však často dochádza k dezinterpretáciám. Dodnes sa naňho s obľubou odvolávajú štátnici a politici, no azda by bolo namieste nenahliadať na jeho najznámejšie dielo ako na všeobecne a nadčasovo platný návod na spravovanie spoločnosti.

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Machiavelliho Vladař jednou provždy změnil náš způsob uvažování o povaze politiky, ať už na něj nahlížíme z jakýchkoli pozic. Nový český překlad tohoto klasického textu přináší v přítomném svazku také několik do češtiny poprvé převedených kratších textů, které bezprostředně souvisejí s ústředním pojednáním. Doprovodnými texty opatřená a bohatě komentovaná edice zasazuje předkládané spisy do kontextu autorova života a díla, ale i do historického a politického kontextu Evropy přelomu 15. a 16. století a umožňuje komplexnější porozumění Machiavelliho myšlení.

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Výtažek z kouzelného kořene, jehož jméno nese Machiavelliho hra v titulu, má posloužit k oklamání impotentního manžela mladé ženy… Čtenáře potěší setkání s rozpustilými "hrdiny" nejlepší komedie italské renesance z pera autora slavného díla Vladař. Vychází jako 34. svazek edice D.

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Audiokniha: Klíčové dílo kancléře florentské republiky obsahuje politické úvahy o mechanismech fungování moci. Definuje zásady pragmatické politiky zaměřené na řešení konkrétních problémů autorovy doby. Za ideál Machiavelli považoval jednotný stát spravovaný moudrým vládcem, který by neměl váhat použít jakékoli prostředky, aby zajistil blaho země. Koncepce dvojí morálky – morálky soukromé a morálky moci – vedla k tomu, že byl označován za cynika, šlo mu však spíš o zlom v pojetí vlády: panovník už není služebníkem Božím, nýbrž služebníkem státu, což je nutný předpoklad pro rozvoj západní demokracie.

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Machiavelliho renesanční dílo Vladař patří právem ke klíčovým politologickým textům o moderním způsobu vládnutí. Autor tento spis věnoval na začátku 16. století Lorenzovi Medicejskému, který v té době vládl Florencii. Ve 26 kapitolách popisuje jednoznačně a bez příkras mechanismy fungování moci a definuje úspěšné formy vládnutí. I přesto, že je dílo přes půl tisíciletí staré, některé myšlenky jsou platné i dnes.

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Výtažek z kouzelného kořene, jehož jméno nese Machiavelliho hra v titulu, má posloužit k oklamání impotentního manžela mladé ženy… Čtenáře potěší setkání s rozpustilými „hrdiny“ nejlepší komedie italské renesance z pera autora slavného díla Vladař. Vychází jako 34. svazek edice D.

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V mocenských záležitostech je nemorální jednání přípustné. Machiavelliho renesanční dílo Vladař patří právem ke klíčovým politologickým textům o moderním způsobu vládnutí. Autor tento spis věnoval na začátku 16. století Lorenzovi Medicejskému, který v té době vládl Florencii. Ve 26 kapitolách popisuje jednoznačně a bez příkras mechanismy fungování moci a definuje úspěšné formy vládnutí. I přesto, že je dílo přes půl tisíciletí staré, některé myšlenky jsou platné i dnes.

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Audiokniha: Paradox Vladaře spočívá v tom, že jeho autor, oddaný vyznavač republikánských svobod, zde učí mocné, jak obyčejné občany okrádat o majetek a svobodu. Nepodlehněme ale morálnímu pohoršení natolik, aby nás zaslepilo – vždyť tím, že Machiavelli neuznává morální pohnutky zahraniční politiky, neponechává ani prostor pro oblíbené záminky křížových výprav: morálku, víru, mstu či trest. Navíc uznává, že morální ohledy sice jsou leckdy pošetilé, přesto však mají v zahraniční politice určitou váhu. Příklon Vladaře k pravdivému vystižení politické skutečnosti má – jen zdánlivě paradoxně – humánní záměr. V jeho jménu ať se politická věda zabývá pouze tím, co je, a nikoli tím, co by mělo být. Když si Vladaře v klidu pročteme, oceníme jej nejen jako amorálně upřímný návod, ale ještě víc jako varování.

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Životopis významného italského renesančního spisovatele, politika a filozofa. Prezzolini líčí svěže a úsměvně příběh slavného muže, jenž zemřel odstrčen a v bídě. Máme možnost nahlédnout do Machiavelliho klukovského dětství, všimnout si jeho svědomitosti v úřadu Signorie, uvidět, že byl své Mariettě jednou věrný, ale mnohokrát spíš záletný, byl dobrým kumpánem a přítelem krásných hereček. Miluje nadevše svou rodinu, své děti, svou Itálii. Má smysl pro humor a je skvělý vypravěč. V příběhu se setkáváme s celou řadou známých osobností, jako byli papež Alexandr VI., nelegitimní otec Césara a Lukrecie Borgiů, Savonarola, florentský kardinál a později papež Kliment VII., objevuje se tu i vynálezce a malíř Leonardo da Vinci aj.

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Gabriele Pedullà —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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With simple prose and straightforward logic, this book offers lessons for managers and business leaders. It is suitable reading for anyone in the realm of business or politics.

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The New Machiavelli is a gripping account of life inside ''the bunker'' of Number 10. In his twenty-first century reworking of Niccolo Machiavelli''s influential masterpiece, The Prince, Jonathan Powell - Tony Blair''s Chief of Staff from 1994 - 2007 - recounts the inside story of that period, drawing on his own unpublished diaries. Taking the lessons of Machiavelli derived from his experience as an official in fifteenth-century Florence, Powell shows how these lessons can still apply today. Illustrating each of Machiavelli''s maxims with a description of events that occurred during Tony Blair''s time as Prime Minister, The New Machiavelli is designed to be The Prince for modern times.

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''A wonderfully assured and utterly riveting biography that captures not only the much-maligned Machiavelli, but also the spirit of his time and place. A monumental achievement.'' – Jessie Childs, author of God''s Traitors.‘A notorious fiend’, ‘generally odious’, ‘he seems hideous, and so he is.’ Thanks to the invidious reputation of his most famous work, The Prince, Niccolò Machiavelli exerts a unique hold over the popular imagination. But was Machiavelli as sinister as he is often thought to be? Might he not have been an infinitely more sympathetic figure, prone to political missteps, professional failures and personal dramas? Alexander Lee reveals the man behind the myth, following him from cradle to grave, from his father’s penury and the abuse he suffered at a teacher’s hands, to his marriage and his many affairs (with both men and women), to his political triumphs and, ultimately, his fall from grace and exile. In doing so, Lee uncovers hitherto unobserved connections between Machiavelli’s life and thought. He also reveals the world through which Machiavelli moved: from the great halls of Renaissance Florence to the court of the Borgia pope, Alexander VI, from the dungeons of the Stinche prison to the Rucellai gardens, where he would ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Niccolò Machiavelli taught that political leaders must be prepared to do evil so that good may come of it, and his name has been a byword ever since for duplicity and immorality. Is his sinister reputation deserved? In answering this question Quentin Skinner traces the course of Machiavelli''s adult life, from his time as Second Chancellor of the Florentine republic, during which he met with kings, the pope, and the Holy Roman Emperor; to the fall of the republic in 1512; to his death in 1527. It was after the fall of the Republic that Machiavelli composed his main political works: The Prince, the Discourses, and The History of Florence. In this second edition of his Very Short Introduction Skinner includes new material on The Prince, showing how Machiavelli developed his neo-classical political theory, through engaging in continual dialogue with the ancient Roman moralists and historians, especially Cicero and Livy. The aim of political leaders, Machiavelli argues, should be to act virtuously so far as possible, but to stand ready ''to be not good'' when this course of action is dictated by necessity. Exploring the pivotal concept of princely virtù to be found in classical and Renaissance humanist texts, Skinner ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''About things that are within our power and those that are not.''Epictetus''s Discourses have been the most widely read and influential of all writings of Stoic philosophy, from antiquity onwards. They set out the core ethical principles of Stoicism in a form designed to help people put them into practice and to use them as a basis for leading a good human life. Epictetus was a teacher, and a freed slave, whose discourses have a vivid informality, animated by anecdotes and dialogue. Forceful, direct, and challenging, their central message is that the basis of happiness is up to us, and that we all have the capacity, through sustained reflection and hard work, of achieving this goal. They still speak eloquently to modern readers seeking meaning in their own lives.This is the only complete modern translation of the Discourses, together with the Handbook or manual of key themes, and surviving fragments. Robin Hard''s accurate and accessible translation is accompanied by Christopher Gill''s full introduction and comprehensive notes.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Kniha - autor Marina Mariettiová, 328 stran, česky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Niccolo Machiavelli (1469–1527) byl autorem nejen proslulého traktátu Vladař, který obsahuje politické úvahy odhalující a popisující mechanismy fungování moci, a na který navázala díla dalších teoretiků moci. Přestože je vnímán jako duchovní otec tzv. machiavelismu, tj. cynické politiky prováděné bez ohledu na použité prostředky v zájmu vyššího cíle, byl osobností mnohem komplexnější. Z bohaté soukromé korespondence vystupuje diplomat oddaný fl orentské republice, jíž celý život sloužil, i veřejnému blahu, vnímající pozorně bouřlivé události v Itálii i v ostatní Evropě. Emeritní profesorka na pařížské Sorbonně Marina Marietti, autorka četných studií o italské středověké a renesanční literatuře, podává ve své práci obraz Machiavelliho na základě studia jeho díla (dopisů, básní, historických pojednání i komedií). Vidí ho jako zbožného člověka a vlastence, myslitele a bouřlivého...

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Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527) byl autorem nejen proslulého traktátu Vladař, který obsahuje politické úvahy odhalující a popisující mechanismy fungování moci, a na který navázala díla dalších teoretiků moci. Přestože je vnímán jako duchovní otec tzv. machiavelismu, tj. cynické politiky prováděné bez ohledu na použité prostředky v zájmu vyššího cíle, byl osobností mnohem komplexnější. Z bohaté soukromé korespondence vystupuje diplomat oddaný fl orentské republice, jíž celý život sloužil, i veřejnému blahu, vnímající pozorně bouřlivé události v Itálii i v ostatní Evropě. Emeritní profesorka na pařížské Sorbonně Marina Marietti, autorka četných studií o italské středověké a renesanční literatuře, podává ve své práci obraz Machiavelliho na základě studia jeho díla (dopisů, básní, historických pojednání i komedií). Vidí ho jako zbožného člověka a vlastence, myslitele a bouřlivého vizionáře, který dokázal zachytit svoji dobu s neobvyklou politickou inteligencí a notnou dávkou předvídavosti.Vydání knihy podpořil Centre National du Livre.Vydání knihy podpořilo hlavní město Praha.

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The Discourses/Fragments/Enchiridion''I must die. But must I die bawling?''Epictetus, a Greek Stoic and freed slave, ran a thriving philosophy school in Nicopolis in the early second century AD. His animated discussions were celebrated for their rhetorical wizardry and were written down by Arrian, his most famous pupil. The Discourses argue that happiness lies in learning to perceive exactly what is in our power to change and what is not, and in embracing our fate to live in harmony with god and nature. In this personal, practical guide to the ethics of Stoicism and moral self-improvement, Epictetus tackles questions of freedom and imprisonment, illness and fear, family, friendship and love.Translated and Edited with an Introduction by Robert Dobbin

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The Renaissance is one of the most studied and celebrated eras of history. Spanning the end of the Middle Ages to the beginning of modernity, it has come to symbolise the transformative rebirth of knowledge, art, culture and political thought in Europe. And for the last two hundred years, historians have struggled to describe what makes this famous golden age unique.In Inventing the Renaissance, acclaimed historian Ada Palmer provides a fresh perspective on what makes this epoch so captivating. Her witty and irreverent journey through the fantasies historians have constructed about the period show how its legend derives more from later centuries’ mythmaking than from the often grim reality of the period itself. She examines its defining figures and movements: the enduring legacy of Niccolò Machiavelli, the rediscovery of the classics, the rise of the Medici and fall of the Borgias, the astonishing artistic achievements of Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Cellini, the impact of the Inquisition and the expansion of secular Humanism. Palmer also explores the ties between culture and money: books, for example, could cost as much as grand houses, so the period’s innovative thinkers could only thrive with the help of the super-rich. She offers fifteen provocative and entertaining ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A Times Best Historical Fiction Book of the YearA Cosmopolitan Best Book of the Year A History Today Book of the Year''Dunant has made completely her own the story of the Italy''s most infamous ruling family . . . in a way that we can see, hear and smell'' Mark Lawson, Guardian''A stunning tale of power and family . . . In Dunant''s telling of the Borgia story, Lucrezia is not the sluttish power-crazed poisoner of legend . . . her glorious prose makes her version irresistible'' Antonia Senior, The Times''Stuffed with violence, danger and passion'' Daily Mail Conjuring up the past in all its complexity, horror and pleasures, In The Name of the Family confirms Sarah Dunant''s place as the leading novelist of the Renaissance and one of the most acclaimed historical fiction writers of our age.In the Name of the Family - as Blood and Beauty did before - holds up a mirror to a turbulent moment of history, sweeping aside the myths to bring alive the real Borgia family; complicated, brutal, passionate and glorious. Here is a thrilling exploration of the House of Borgia''s doomed years, in the company of a young diplomat named Niccolo Machiavelli.It is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE MILLION COPY INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER''Sun Tzu better watch his back'' New York Magazine ''If power is your ultimate goal, this is the book you need'' The Times''At last, the book to help you scheme your way into the upper echelons of power'' Daily ExpressAmoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this piercing work distils three thousand years of the history of power into forty-eight well-explicated laws. As attention-grabbing in its design as it is in its content, this bold volume outlines the laws of power in their unvarnished essence, synthesizing the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun-tzu, Carl von Clausewitz, and other great thinkers. Some laws require prudence ("Law 1: Never Outshine the Master"), some stealth ("Law 3: Conceal Your Intentions"), and some the total absence of mercy ("Law 15: Crush Your Enemy Totally"), but like it or not, all have applications in real-life situations. Illustrated through the tactics of Queen Elizabeth I, Henry Kissenger, P T Barnum, and other famous figures who have wielded - or been victimised by - power, these laws will fascinate any reader interested in gaining, observing or defending against ultimate control.

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Machiavelli is famous the world over, but who was he before he penned The Prince?It’s October 1502, and the powerful Cesare Borgia is preparing to invade the Florentine Republic. Niccolò Machiavelli, an official of the Republic, is sent to Borgia’s court to spy on him. 33 years old, he has a nice pen but he’s not famous. He cheats on his wife avidly, and he''s deeply in debt. He''s seen as trusted and useful, but he''s kept on the sidelines.A complex relationship slowly forms between Machiavelli and Borgia. The Duke needs someone to write his biography to respond to the many “slanders” circulating about him and he chooses Niccolò to do it. Machiavelli not only gains wider access to Borgia’s secrets, but also those of Dianora Mambelli, a young woman forced by the Borgias to stay by his side...Listening to the Duke’s reflections and discovering the hidden truths that Dianora reveals transforms Machiavelli and grants him the insight that will allow him to become a great writer. And, ultimately, put his own life at risk.The Prince, written years later, was published posthumously; thanks to it, the writer they all thought mediocre will prove to be a genius, and Cesare Borgia ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A groundbreaking investigation into the propaganda justifying the fossil-fuel economy, The Language of Climate Politics offers readers powerful new ways to talk about the climate crisis that will help create transformative change."If you want to understand the climate crisis and you only have time to read one book, this should be it." - Kieran Setiya, author of Life is Hard "A revelatory study...It''s a breath of fresh air." Publishers'' Weekly Starred ReviewIn an illuminating analysis, Dr. Genevieve Guenther shows that the climate debate is not, in fact, neatly polarized, with Republicans obstructing climate action and Democrats advancing climate solutions. Partisans on the right and the left often repeat the same fossil-fuel talking points, and this repetition produces a centrist consensus upholding the status quo, even as global heating accelerates. Weaving this analysis through fascinating critical histories of the terms that dominate the language of climate politics—the words we, alarmist, cost, growth, "India and China," innovation, and resilience—Dr. Guenther shows how this consensus is established. Fossil-fuel interests weaponize the discourses of science, economics, and activism, co-opting and twisting climate language to help greenwash their plans for ongoing extraction. But all too often climate scientists, economists, and even advocates will unwittingly echo ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The complete surviving works of Epictetus, the most influential Stoic philosopher from antiquity. “Some things are up to us and some are not.”  Epictetus was born into slavery around the year 50 CE, and, upon being granted his freedom, he set himself up as a philosophy teacher. After being expelled from Rome, he spent the rest of his life living and teaching in Greece. He is now considered the most important exponent of Stoicism, and his surviving work comprises a series of impassioned discourses, delivered live and recorded by his student Arrian, and the Handbook, Arrian’s own take on the heart of Epictetus’s teaching.  In Discourses, Epictetus argues that happiness depends on knowing what is in our power to affect and what is not. Our internal states and our responses to events are up to us, but the events themselves are assigned to us by the benevolent deity, and we should treat them—along with our bodies, possessions, and families—as matters of indifference, simply making the best use of them we can. Together, the Discourses and Handbook constitute a practical guide to moral self-improvement, as Epictetus explains the work and exercises aspirants need to do to enrich and deepen ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Machiavelli is famous the world over, but who was he before he penned The Prince?It’s October 1502, and the powerful Cesare Borgia is preparing to invade the Florentine Republic. Niccolò Machiavelli, an official of the Republic, is sent to Borgia’s court to spy on him. 33 years old, he has a nice pen but he’s not famous. He cheats on his wife avidly, and he''s deeply in debt. He''s seen as trusted and useful, but he''s kept on the sidelines.A complex relationship slowly forms between Machiavelli and Borgia. The Duke needs someone to write his biography to respond to the many “slanders” circulating about him and he chooses Niccolò to do it. Machiavelli not only gains wider access to Borgia’s secrets, but also those of Dianora Mambelli, a young woman forced by the Borgias to stay by his side...Listening to the Duke’s reflections and discovering the hidden truths that Dianora reveals transforms Machiavelli and grants him the insight that will allow him to become a great writer. And, ultimately, put his own life at risk.The Prince, written years later, was published posthumously; thanks to it, the writer they all thought mediocre will prove to be a genius, and Cesare Borgia ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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“ It is not titles that honour men, but men that honour titles.” How can a prince rise to power? What must he do to remain in it? What is expected of a good ruler? Which is better— to be feared or to be loved? Offering an explicit insight into the minds of a ruler, here is a practical handbook and a political treatise exploring the attainment, maintenance, and utilization of political power in the Western world. It warns that if a state is not governed properly it shall collapse on the ruler. It elaborates on the qualities of a prince and his prudence. One of the first works of modern political philosophy, Niccolò Machiavelli’ s The Prince expounds on why the princes of Italy lost their states. He dedicates the book to Lorenzo de’ Medici, believing that it is he who can bring salvation for Italy. This classic edition is a must-have for all! • The book continues to influence its readers and the hidden ruler in them • It describes the art and craft of war • It gives lessons in statesmanship and on judging the strength of principalities • This hardbound edition comes with gilded edges, a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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