Machiavelli
A Beginner's Guide to the realist political philosophy of Niccolò Machiavelli, including The Prince, his timeless analysis of power, statecraft, and political morality.By Alex Omberg
Length1h 36m
About this audiobook
"Is it better to be feared than loved?"
For five centuries, the name Niccolò Machiavelli has been synonymous with ruthless cunning and the dark arts of power. But was he truly a "teacher of evil," or a clear-eyed political scientist who dared to describe the world as it is, not as we wish it to be?
MACHIAVELLI: A Beginner's Guide offers a clear and accessible journey into the realist political philosophy of this Florentine master. This book moves beyond the caricature to reveal the man forged in the crucible of Renaissance Italy—a diplomat, a patriot, and a theorist whose insights were born from personal triumph and bitter exile.
Designed for the beginner, this guide breaks down complex ideas into clear, understandable lessons. It is an essential introduction for anyone seeking to understand the foundations of modern political science and the timeless, uncomfortable truths about power that continue to shape our world.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★★ 5.0 (1)
GenreBiography and Memoir, Philosophy
Length1 hr 36 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Title Page
6Is It Better to Be Feared?
2A Florentine on the Rack
7Anatomy of a Warlord
3Tearing Up the Old Maps
8The Other Machiavelli
4The Unruly River and the Will to Power
9One Vision, Two Manuals
5The Prince's Playbook
10The Enduring Legacy
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