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The Prince

by Angelo M. Codevilla, Niccolò Machiavelli
RM50.90 MYR
The Prince - Thryft
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Power has no limits: Machiavelli's The Prince.

Recommendation: This book is a must-read for those interested in political philosophy and power dynamics. Machiavelli's teachings continue to be relevant today in our understanding of leadership and governance. Codevilla's translation captures the essence of Machiavelli's use of language, providing insight into the author's intent and ideas. The three essays in this edition help readers gain a deeper understanding of how Machiavelli's ideas compare and contrast with other traditions. Overall, The Prince offers a thought-provoking and insightful analysis of political power and its limits.

  • National Book Award Finalist for Translation (1978)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Prince

by Angelo M. Codevilla, Niccolò Machiavelli
RM50.90 MYR
ISBN: 9780300064032
Authors: Angelo M. Codevilla, Niccolò Machiavelli
Publisher: Yale University Press
Date of Publication: 1997-07-21
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Philosophy, History, Politics
Related Topics: History, Classics, Politics, Political Science, History
Goodreads rating: 3.84
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Description

"Codevilla has the ability to convey in a straightforward and accessible style what is important about the Western Tradition and about Machiavelli’s contribution to it."—Larry Peterman, University of California, DavisA classic of the Western tradition, Machiavelli’s The Prince has influenced political and philosophical thought since its publication four centuries ago. Political power, Machiavelli taught, has no limits. It leaves no room for the sacred, and it subordinates right and wrong to success. In this edition of Machiavelli’s momentous book, Angelo M. Codevilla provides a translation uniquely faithful to the original, and especially sensitive to the author’s use of verbal imprecision, including puns, double meanings, and the subjunctive mood.The volume includes an introduction by Codevilla that places Machiavelli in the context of his own times, demonstrates his relevance to the history of political thought, and inquires into the place of Machiavelli’s ideas in modern debates. This edition also contains three essays that explore some of the most important ways The Prince clashes with the other main branch of Western civilization—the Socratic and Judeo-Christian "Machiavelli’s Realism" by Carnes Lord, "Machiavelli and Modernity" by W. B. Allen, and "Machiavelli and America" by Hadley Arkes.
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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Power has no limits: Machiavelli's The Prince.

Recommendation: This book is a must-read for those interested in political philosophy and power dynamics. Machiavelli's teachings continue to be relevant today in our understanding of leadership and governance. Codevilla's translation captures the essence of Machiavelli's use of language, providing insight into the author's intent and ideas. The three essays in this edition help readers gain a deeper understanding of how Machiavelli's ideas compare and contrast with other traditions. Overall, The Prince offers a thought-provoking and insightful analysis of political power and its limits.

  • National Book Award Finalist for Translation (1978)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.