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Machiavelli's Prince

A New Reading

Erica Benner

This fascinating book delves into the complex and often misunderstood writings of Machiavelli's Prince. Erica Benner's insightful analysis shows that the book is a masterpiece of ironic writing, with a surprising moral purpose. It teaches readers how to recognize hidden dangers in political conduct and to mistrust promises of easy solutions. Benner's engaging interpretation helps readers see beyond the Prince's deceptive surface and grasp its powerful critique of one-man rule and imperial politics.
Publish Date
2014-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
2014-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2013
Goodreads Rating
4.19
ISBN
9780198746805
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2022-10-16T19:32:07.000Z
📚 I've read more Machiavelli and its scholarship/ analysis then any person I know who's not paid to dwell in Machiavelli rabbit holes. I highly recommend this book for someone to get the intrigues and complexities of the Prince      source