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Five hundred years after writing his most provocative political tract, Niccolo Machiavelli appears before an infernal court to appeal against the harsh treatment his works have received over time.
Rather than being seen as a description of political cynicism and opportunism, he argues that "Machiavellian" should be a compliment and The Prince has in fact been an infallible guidebook followed closely by all successful leaders.
The Prince By Niccolo Machiavelli
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Five hundred years after writing his most provocative political tract, Niccolo Machiavelli appears before an infernal court to appeal against the harsh treatment his works have received over time.
Rather than being seen as a description of political cynicism and opportunism, he argues that "Machiavellian" should be a compliment and The Prince has in fact been an infallible guidebook followed closely by all successful leaders.
The Prince By Niccolo Machiavelli
Adapt ...more
Dull, dry reading. Would not have finished were it not for a group read.
Apr 10, 2009
Christian
marked it as non-fiction
Jul 03, 2009
Terri
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