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When choosing the number of stars for this book, I was wishing for an "it was interesting" score, but decided to go with 3-star "I liked it". Perhaps a bit daring, given this book's reputation, but I was surprised to find myself intrigued by many of Machiavelli's blunt comments. Sure, all the shocking statements were there, such as "...men must be either won over or destroyed" or "...those who are injured cannot hurt you, because, as I said, they are scattered and poor." And I must state for the
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The prevailing philosophies in this book are not something I want in my head, despite the book’s historical significance and influence on republicanism. I’m just angry now.
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Along the lines of the Art of War, but more political. This reads like a book that you would want to read and study before moving into power.
Dull, dry reading. Would not have finished were it not for a group read.
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