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The Prince (平装)
by Niccolo Machiavelli
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Politics, Power, Strategy for Success |
| Market price: ¥ 78.00
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¥ 68.00
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| MSL Pointer Review:
A realistic map of how power is achieved and maintained. |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-27 00:00>
The book has been variously described as the first to analyze the role of the political elite; as the one that established the independence of politics from theology; as an early formulation of the political 'myth' required to galvanize apolitical masses into revolutionary action; as a practical rule-book containing timeless precepts for the diplomat; and, most frequently, as the handbook of evil. Based upon Machiavelli's firsthand experience as an emissary of the Florentine Republic to the courts of Europe, The Prince analyzes the often-violent means by which political power is seized and retained, and the circumstances in which it is lost. Above all, it provides a remarkably uncompromising picture of the true nature of power, no matter in what era or by whom it is exercised. |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-27 00:00>
The Prince is a collection of essays by Machiavelli describing his views on proper government. By observing the wars and governments of his day, he puts forth suggestions on how to deal with the nobility, the military and the populace, depending on the situation (long-standing hereditary monarchy versus newly established governments of various kinds, for example). Of course, he proposes that all governments should maintain ready for war, hence the term "machiavellian."
The work of Machaivelli has been immensely influential throughout the ages, and this book is an easy-to-read and brief (less than 100 pages) synopsis of his views. The essays are long enough to make his point but short enough to not be boring.
This book deserves 5 stars for clarity, succintness and influence. However, he makes sweeping generalizations about the nature of power and government based on a handful of small European wars of the 15th Century. It's almost like he took successful examples and failed examples and tried to reduce them to simple formula. He bases success on a nearly impossible combination of factors, minor variations of which spell failure.
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