The Prince - Il Principe: Bestsellers and famous Books

by Niccolò Machiavelli

Overview

The Prince is sometimes claimed to be one of the first works of modern philosophy, especially modern political philosophy, in which the effective truth is taken to be more important than any abstract ideal. It was also in direct conflict with the dominant Catholic and scholastic doctrines of the time concerning politics and ethics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783736418141
Publisher:	anboco
Publication date:	10/26/2016
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	145
File size:	402 KB

About the Author

Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527) was a diplomat, politician, and philosopher of the Italian Renaissance. Modern political philosophy and political science is founded on Machiavelli's writings. He served for many years as a senior official in the Florentine Republic with responsibilities in diplomatic and military affairs. When the Medicis came to power, he was imprisoned and then retired to the writing of his works of political philosophy.