The Prince
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| Rating | : | 4.64 (881 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B005UQVT0E |
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| Number of Pages | : | 319 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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Must read classical work David D. This has been on my "must read" list ever since one of those personality tests pegged me as Machiavellian. I've heard this explained as "win at all costs" or "the end justifies the means" but found The Prince to convey a different message. Maybe it was the translation, but Machiavelli is merely explaining the rational behind how a ruler can maintain or improve their position using historical examples. I was glad to have cleared up that misconception for myself. Well w. "A book on 15th century statecraft with little application elsewhere." according to Aditya. Machiavellian is a term oft associated with those persons who are ruthless in their pursuit of ascendancy in life. However, to extend Machiavelli's advice on how to be an effective statesman in the 15th century to modern times needs more than a little contrivance. "Machiavellian" can be substituted with a plethora of different words in the English language considering he was not the first, nor the last to realise that being an effective statesman required efficient ru. HH said Simple, but heavy, cutthroat cynicism. "The Prince" is an important, albeit controversial, work that still holds popular appeal today. The book's concern is an individual's rise to power; a formidable discourse, explaining that abandoning one's morals and ethics is sometimes a necessity in order to reach the top. Sensitive readers will recognize, however, that Machiavelli's endorsement of cut-throat behavior is mainly the result of tremendous cynicism. Not only is he cynical about the way the world works,
Machiavelli's name is associated closely with his philosophy, as he well deserves. The Prince is considered the all-time best book on political strategy. It has of late become a much-referred-to book for all competitive situations. His other works are worth reading or hearing, as well, especially his Art of War and Belfagor: The Devil Who Took a Wife.