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The Prince Widely read for its insights into history and politics, The Prince is considered a provocative work of the Italian Renaissance. Based on Machiavelli's observations of the effectiveness of both ancient and contemporary statesmen, the rules for governing set forth in his manual were considered radical and harsh by his contemporaries and shocking to many since then. William J. Connell presents now a major new translation with important related documents, many of which appear here in English for the first time. In his lucid introductory essay, Connell offers fresh insights into Machiavelli's life, the meaning of his work, the context in which it was written, and its influence over time. Maps, a chronology of Machiavelli's life; questions for consideration, a selected bibliography, and an index provide further educational support. Bedford/St. Martin's Press |
