The Handbook for Leaders The Prince is often regarded as the first true leadership book. It shocked contemporary readers with its ruthless call for fearless and effective action. With simple prose and straightforward logic, Machiavelli's guide still has the power to surprise and inform anyone hoping to make their way in the world.

The Prince

The History of Florence

Niccolo di Bernardo dei Machiavelli (May 3, 1469 ? June 21, 1527) was an Italian political philosopher, musician, poet, and romantic comedic playwright. He is a figure of the Italian Renaissance and a central figure of its political component, most widely known for his treatises on realist political theory (The Prince) on the one hand and republicanism (Discourses on Livy) on the other.

History of Florence - Machiavelli

The Prince, by Niccolo Machiavelli, is a 16th-century political treatise. 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.The Prince has the general theme of accepting that the aims of princes-such as glory and survival-can justify the use of immoral means to achieve those ends.Although it is relatively short, the

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Machiavelli's The Prince

History of Florence

Discourses on Livy is the founding document of modern republicanism, and Harvey C. Mansfield and Nathan Tarcov have provided the definitive English translation of this classic work. Faithful to the original Italian text, properly attentive to Machiavelli's idiom and subtlety of thought, it is eminently readable. With a substantial introduction, extensive explanatory notes, a glossary of key words, and an annotated index, the Discourses reveals Machiavelli's radical vision of a new science of politics, a vision of "new modes and orders" that continue to shape the modern ethos. "[Machiavelli] fo

Discourses on Livy

Enter the perilous world of Niccolò Machiavelli's The Prince, a text that has captivated and unsettled readers for centuries. A manual for navigating the treacherous corridors of power, The Prince unveils strategies for achieving and maintaining authority-some ingenious, others profoundly disturbing. Far from a moral guide, it compels readers to grapple with its pragmatic and often unsettling approach to leadership and human ambition. So provocative were Machiavelli's ideas that his name became synonymous with cunning and ruthless political maneuvering, immortalized in the term "Machiavellian.

The Prince: Annotated Edition

When Lorenzo de' Medici seized control of the Florentine Republic in 1512, he summarily fired the Secretary to the Second Chancery of the Signoria and set in motion a fundamental change in the way we think about politics. The person who held the aforementioned office with the tongue-twisting title was none other than Niccolò Machiavelli, who, suddenly finding himself out of a job after 14 years of patriotic service, followed the career trajectory of many modern politicians into punditry. Unable to become an on-air political analyst for a television network, he only wrote a book. But what a boo

Mansfield's translation of this classic work, in combination with the new material added for this edition, makes it the definitive version of The Prince, indispensable to scholars, students, and lovers of the dark art of politics.

History of Florence and of the Affairs of Italy

The Art of War is a treatise by the Italian Renaissance political philosopher and historian Niccolò Machiavelli. The format of The Art of War is a socratic dialogue.

The Art of War ILLUSTRATED

A play about marriage, lust, adultery, corruption and deceit - all aided by the Mandrake Infusion. It is Machiavelli's greatest sex farce, and a landmark of the Italian Renaissance. This adaptation opened at the Jack Studio Theatre in London on 28 May 2013. "I'm not sure what liberties were applied in bringing a hit from the 1520s to the 21st century stage, but Mandrake had a timeless yet timely vibe about it - like a smart Shakespearean production. It was fresh and contemporary brimming with universal and relevant themes and a humour that's stood the test of time." Chris Osburn Tikichris.com.

Mandrake

In "Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius," Niccol√≤ Machiavelli offers a profound analysis of political systems through the lens of Roman history. Written in a logical and methodical style, this work contrasts the republics of ancient Rome with the political landscape of Renaissance Italy. Machiavelli meticulously dissects the dynamics of power, governance, and civil conflict, illustrating how his observations stem from a deep understanding of human nature and civic virtue. His use of historical examples serves not only to elucidate his arguments but also to provide a blueprint for c