Prince

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ISBN: 9780679410447

ISBN-10: 0679410449

ISBN-13: 9780679410447

Edition: 1992

Authors: Niccolï¿½ Machiavelli, W. K. Marriott, Dominic Baker-Smith

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Introduction by Dominic Baker-Smith; Translation by W. K. Marriott

Book details

List price: $18.00
Copyright year: 1992
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Publication date: 6/30/1992
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 232
Size: 5.25" wide x 8.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English

Political philosopher, statesman and court advisor Niccolo Machiavelli was born on May 3, 1469 in Florence, Italy. Starting out as a clerk, Machiavelli quickly rose in the ranks because he understood balance of power issues involved in many of his diplomatic missions. Machiavelli's political pursuits quickly ended after he was imprisoned by the Medici family. Machiavelli is best known for "The Prince," his guide to power attainment and cutthroat leadership. He also wrote poetry and plays, including a comedy named "Mandragola." Niccolo Machiavelli died on June 21, 1527 in Florence.



Introduction to the Mentor Edition




The various kinds of Government and the ways by which they are established



Of Hereditary Monarchies



Of Mixed Monarchies



Why the Kingdom of Darius, occupied by Alexander, did not rebel against the successors of the latter after his death



The way to govern Cities or Dominions that, previous to being occupied, lived under their own Laws



Of New Dominions which have been acquired by one's own arms and ability



Of New Dominions acquired by the Power of others or by Fortune



Of those who have attained the position of Prince by villainy



Of the Civic Principality



How the strength of all States should be measured



Of Ecclesiastical Principalities



The different kinds of Militia and Mercenary Soldiers



Of Auxiliary, Mixed, and Native Troops



The Duties of a Prince with regard to the Militia



Of the things for which Men, and especially Princes, are praised or blamed



Of Liberality and Niggardliness



Of Cruelty and Clemency, and whether it is better to be loved or feared



In what way Princes must keep Faith



That we must avoid being despised and hated



Whether Fortresses and other things which Princes often contrive are useful or injurious



How a Prince must act in order to gain reputation



Of the Secretaries of Princes



How Flatterers must be shunned



Why the Princes of Italy have lost their States



How much Fortune can do in human affairs and how it may be opposed



Exhortation to liberate Italy from the Barbarians