The discourses / Niccolo Machiavelli, edited with an introduction by Bernard Crick ; using the translation of Leslie J. Walker ; with revisions by Brian Richardson.
By: Machiavelli, Niccolò.
Contributor(s): Crick, Bernard
| Walker, Leslie J. (Leslie Joseph).
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BookSeries: Penguin classics: Publisher: Harmondsworth : Penguin, 1970 (1983 [printing])Description: 543 p. ; 18 cm. + pbk.ISBN: 0140444289 (pbk).Uniform titles: Discorsi. English Subject(s): Political scienceDDC classification: 320.08
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Few figures in intellectual history have proved as notorious and ambiguous as Niccol Machiavelli. But while his treatise The Prince made his name synonymous with autocratic ruthlessness and cynical manipulation, The Discourses (c.1517) shows a radically different outlook on the world of politics. In this carefully argued commentary on Livy's history of republican Rome, Machiavelli proposed a system of government that would uphold civic freedom and security by instilling the virtues of active citizenship, and that would also encourage citizens to put the needs of the state above selfish, personal interests. Ambitious in scope, but also clear-eyed and pragmatic, The Discourses creates a modern theory of republic politics.
Leslie J. Walker's definitive translation has been revised by Brian Richardson and is accompanied by an introduction by Bernard Crick, which illuminates Machiavelli's historical context and his new theories of politics. This edition also includes suggestions for further reading and notes.
Translation of: Discorsi.
Author notes provided by Syndetics
Niccolo Machiavelli was born on May 3, 1469 in Florence, Italy. He was a political philosopher, statesman, and court advisor. Starting out as a clerk, he quickly rose in the ranks because he understood balance of power issues involved in many of his diplomatic missions. His political pursuits quickly ended after he was imprisoned by the Medici family.He is best known for The Prince, his guide to power attainment and cutthroat leadership. He also wrote poetry and plays, including a comedy named Mandragola. He died on June 21, 1527 at the age of 58.
(Bowker Author Biography)