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The Prince: Mint Editions (Historical Documents and Treaties)

Autor Niccolo Machiavelli
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 8 dec 2020

Observăm că, în ciuda abundenței de tratate etice din perioada Renașterii, literatura academică a vremii suferea de o lacună majoră: absența unei analize pragmatice a puterii, decuplată de moralitatea creștină. The Prince a venit să umple acest gol, devenind fundamentul filosofiei politice moderne prin prioritizarea rezultatelor concrete în fața idealurilor abstracte. Suntem de părere că această ediție din seria Collins Classics reușește să păstreze forța brută a argumentației lui Niccolo Machiavelli, oferind cititorului acces direct la mecanismele conducerii de stat. Textul extinde cadrul propus de Machiavelli: Selected Political Writings cu date noi din contextul istoric al Italiei secolului al XVI-lea, punând accent pe distincția dintre conducerea prin „virtù” și cea dobândită prin noroc sau „cruzime criminală”. Remarcăm structura riguroasă a capitolelor, care deconstruiește calitățile necesare unui principe — de la gestionarea armatelor până la arta de a fi temut fără a fi urât. Această lucrare se raportează la Discourses on Livy (Discorsi) ca o piesă complementară: dacă în Discorsi autorul își exprima preferința pentru republică, în The Prince el analizează anatomia monarhiei și a statelor noi, tratând ambele forme de guvernare ca structuri de putere ce necesită prudență și calcul strategic. Stilul este unul tăios, cu o logică liniară ce refuză eufemismele, reflectând experiența diplomatică a autorului în misiuni pentru Republica Florentină. Față de alte ediții, precum The Prince (Special Student Edition), volumul de față se concentrează pe textul clasic, oferind o poartă de intrare esențială în studiul științelor politice și al constituționalismului european.

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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781513220437
ISBN-10: 1513220438
Pagini: 122
Dimensiuni: 132 x 209 x 10 mm
Greutate: 0.23 kg
Editura: Mint Editions
Colecția Mint Editions (Historical Documents and Treaties)
Seria Mint Editions (Historical Documents and Treaties)


De ce să citești această carte

Recomandăm această carte oricărui student la științe politice sau lider în devenire care dorește să înțeleagă rădăcinile realismului politic. Prin The Prince, cititorul câștigă o perspectivă lucidă asupra modului în care se exercită influența și autoritatea, învățând să distingă între imaginea publică și necesitatea strategică. Este o lectură fundamentală pentru a înțelege cum s-a format gândirea politică occidentală modernă, dincolo de mitul „machiavelismului” vulgar.


Despre autor

Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527) a fost un diplomat, filosof și istoric florentin, considerat astăzi părintele științei politice moderne. Cariera sa în serviciul public al Florenței i-a permis să observe direct manevrele politice ale unor figuri precum Cesare Borgia sau Ludovic al XII-lea, experiențe care au cristalizat viziunea sa asupra pragmatismului de stat. După revenirea familiei Medici la putere, Machiavelli s-a retras la ferma sa, unde a redactat cele mai importante lucrări ale sale, inclusiv The Prince și Discorsi, redefinind pentru totdeauna modul în care societatea raportează etica la exercițiul puterii.


Descriere scurtă

With a mix of both respectable and immoral advice, The Prince is a frank analysis on political power. Separated into four sections, The Prince is both a guide to obtain power and an explanation on the aspects that affect it. The first section discusses the types of principalities. According to Machiavelli, there are four different types-hereditary, mixed, new and ecclesiastical. While defining each type, Machiavelli also discusses the implications of each. Next, The Prince identifies types of armies. There are hired armies, which Machiavelli himself expressed distrust of, loaned troops (also known as auxiliaries), native, or a mix of the three. With intriguing contrasts, the next section reveals the most effective behavior and characteristics for a ruler. While it is advised to be stingy over generous, cruel over merciful, and champions dishonesty over inconvenience, The Prince also stresses the importance of being a well-like ruler with an enhanced reputation, creating a complex character to portray. Finally, to highlight why the aforementioned sections are necessary and accurate, the last section of The Prince discusses the political state of 16th century Italy. With examples of both effective and ineffective policies and rulers, The Prince provides intriguing philosophical and political discourse as well as a detailed look at the innerworkings of the Italian government during the Renaissance. The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli introduces an unprecedented political analysis, creating a fascinating discussion on Renaissance politics while inviting readers to consider the evidence of Machiavelli's studies present in modern-day government. Machiavelli's work has paved the way for and shaped political parties that are still in practice even in a democratic society, consequently solidifying The Prince as an ever-present analysis of political science. This edition of Niccolò Machiavelli's The Prince is presented in a modern font and features a new, eye-catching cover design. Providing both a riveting look into Renaissance politics and a relevant analysis of power, The Prince by Machiavelli possess a duality that preserves its influence. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

Notă biografică

Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527) was an Italian philosopher, writer, and politician. He was born in Florence, Italy, and lived during the height of the Italian Renaissance. Machiavelli is best known for his political treatise, "The Prince," which was published five years after his death. Machiavelli's political philosophy was grounded in the belief that a strong and effective government was essential for the survival and prosperity of a state. He believed that leaders should be willing to use any means necessary to maintain their power and ensure the stability of their government, including deception, manipulation, and violence. Between 1498 until 1512, when the Medici were no longer in charge, he served as secretary to the Second Chancery of the Republic of Florence. Despite his controversial ideas, Machiavelli's works had a significant impact on political thought and philosophy. He is often regarded as one of the founders of modern political science, and his ideas have influenced the thinking of many political leaders and thinkers throughout history. Today, Machiavelli's legacy continues to be debated, with some viewing him as a ruthless advocate of political expediency, while others see him as a champion of effective governance and strong leadership.

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Machiavelli's classic works of political philosophy, now in a beautiful gift edition for the Union Square & Co. Signature Gilded Classics line.
Niccolo Machiavelli's 16th-century political treatise has been controversial and influential for centuries. Written as a guide for new princes and royals, Machiavelli provides a candid and unflinching assessment of the realities of power and politics. The Prince is often considered one of the first works of modern political philosophy. This edition also includes Machiavelli's The Art of War, a work of political theory that examines the role of the military in the lives of everyday citizens.

Textul de pe ultima copertă

That Machiavelli's name has become synonymous with cold-eyed political calculation only heightens the intrinsic fascination of The Prince - the world's pre-eminent how-to manual on the art of getting and keeping power, and one of the literary landmarks of the Italian Renaissance. Written in a vigorous, straightforward style which reflects its author's realism, this treatise on states, statecraft, and the ideal ruler is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how human society actually works.

Recenzii

"If one were to assign a single edition of Machiavelli's works, this most certainly would be it" -- John. P. McCormick, Professor Of Political Science, University Of Chicago "Everyone should have a copy of Machiavelli's The Prince, whose original purpose may have been to counsel Renaissance rulers in the art of statecraft but is still applicable to and, indeed, acted on by modern politicians and power-brokers" Guardian "A 16th Century handbook of wily political thinking that tells you how to get the upper hand in every conceivable situation" Mail on Sunday "How amazing, that anyone's ideas should be controversial after five centuries. Machiavelli expressed a certain attitude to power - it's a good thing, and the problem is how to get and keep it - so well that he has never become out dated" Guardian "One of most influential books ever" Mirror