| Edition |
Original Classic Edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource (188 pages) |
|
text txt rdacontent |
|
computer c rdamedia |
|
online resource cr rdacarrier |
|
text file rdaft |
|
EPUB |
| Access |
Access limited to subscribing institutions. |
| Summary |
The Prince is a 16th-century political treatise by Niccolò Machiavelli. Throughout his lifetime and in the years that followed, Machiavelli, an Italian diplomat, was best known for his strategic thinking in the world of politics and power. Machiavelli's writings have remained timely and highly controversial. The Prince is often claimed to be one of the first works of modern philosophy, especially modern political philosophy, in which the effective truth is taken to be more important than any abstract ideal. The Prince has the general theme of accepting that the aims of princes -- such as glory and survival -- can justify the use of immoral means to achieve those ends. You will learn, The best way to prepare for conflic, The traits of strong and weak leader, How to secure loyalty from other, How to best deal with your enemie, If it's better to be feared or love, The best kinds of friends and allies Using his philosophy on psychology and power to achieve everything you set out to do, The Prince will provide you with the fundamental traits that help to cultivate a successful leader. |
| Note |
Publisher metadata. |
| Subject |
Political science -- Philosophy.
|
|
Political ethics -- Early works to 1800.
|
|
Political science -- Early works to 1800.
|
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
|
| Added Author |
Marriott, W. K. (William K.), translator.
|
|
Horowitz, Mitch, writer of introduction.
|
| ISBN |
9781722523053 (epub) |
| Standard No. |
9781722523053 |
|
