On politics and power / Niccolò Machiavelli ; translated from the Italian by William K. Marriott and Ninian Hill Thomson ; introduction by Jon Lee Anderson ; illustrations by Eko.
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Includes a "Guide for Restless readers." Includes bibliographical references. Translated from the Italian.
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On politics and power / Niccolò Machiavelli ; translated from the Italian by William K. Marriott and Ninian Hill Thomson ; introduction by Jon Lee Anderson ; illustrations by Eko.
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Marriott, W. K. (William K.), translator.
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English, Italian
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"Widely held as a foundational work of modern political philosophy, The Prince can be read as a practical guide for ruling or a satirical guide on how not to rule. Machiavelli prefaces the book with a letter addressed to Lorenzo de' Medici, the infamous ruler of Florence, both admonishing and praising him for his governance. The sister volume, Discourses on Livy, offers an analysis of ancient Roman history that supports Machiavelli's claims by lauding the merits of a republic."--Back cover.