
THE STRATEGY: The Art of War & The Prince (2 Classics in One Edition)
By Niccolò MachiavelliLength7h 6m
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In 'THE STRATEGY: The Art of War & The Prince', Niccolò Machiavelli combines two of his most influential works in one edition, providing readers with a comprehensive guide on leadership and power dynamics. 'The Art of War' explores military strategy, tactics, and the art of war, drawing upon Machiavelli's personal experiences as a military official. 'The Prince', on the other hand, delves into political philosophy, emphasizing the importance of effective leadership and governance. Machiavelli's pragmatic and often controversial advice is presented in a straightforward and direct style, reflective of his Renaissance Italian context. Niccolò Machiavelli, a renowned Italian diplomat and philosopher, wrote 'THE STRATEGY' during a time of political turmoil in Italy. His disillusionment with the corrupt practices of his era fueled his desire to analyze and critique the nature of power and leadership. Machiavelli's bold and unapologetic approach to political theory challenged conventional beliefs and continues to provoke thought and discussion today. I highly recommend 'THE STRATEGY: The Art of War & The Prince' to readers interested in political philosophy, military strategy, and leadership principles. Machiavelli's timeless wisdom offers valuable insights into the complexities of power dynamics and has enduring relevance in contemporary society.
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GenrePolitics and Government
Length7 hrs 6 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 6, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The 9/11 Commission Report: Complete Edition
2The Prince
3Dedication: To the Magnificent Lorenzo Di Piero De’ Medici
4Chapter 1 - Of the Various Kinds of Princedom, and of the Ways in Which They Are Acquired
5Chapter 2 - Of Hereditary Princedoms
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6Chapter 3 - Of Mixed Princedoms
7Chapter 4 - Why the Kingdom of Darius, Conquered by Alexander, Did Not, on Alexander’s Death, Rebel Against His Successors
8Chapter 5 - How Cities or Provinces Which Before Their Acquisition Have Lived Under Their Own Laws Are To Be Governed
9Chapter 6 - Of New Princedoms Which a Prince Acquires With His Own Arms and by Merit
10Chapter 7 - Of New Princedoms Acquired By the Aid of Others and By Good Fortune
11Chapter 8 - Of Those Who By Their Crimes Come to Be Princes
12Chapter - 9 Of the Civil Princedom
13Chapter - 10 How the Strength of All Princedoms Should Be Measured
14Chapter 11 - Of Ecclesiastical Princedoms
15Chapter 12 - How Many Different Kinds of Soldiers There Are, and of Mercenaries
16Chapter 13 - Of Auxiliary, Mixed, and National Arms
17Chapter 14 - Of the Duty of a Prince In Respect of Military Affairs
18Chapter 15 - Of the Qualities In Respect of Which Men, and Most of all Princes, Are Praised or Blamed
19Chapter 16 - Of Liberality and Miserliness
20Chapter 17 - Of Cruelty and Clemency, and Whether It Is Better To Be Loved or Feared
21Chapter 18 - How Princes Should Keep Faith
22Chapter 19 - That a Prince Should Seek to Escape Contempt and Hatred
23Chapter 20 - Whether Fortresses, and Certain Other Expedients to Which Princes Often Have Recourse, are Profitable or Hurtful
24Chapter 21 - How a Prince Should Bear Himself So As to Acquire Reputation
25Chapter 22 - Of the Secretaries of Princes
26Chapter 23 - That Flatterers Should Be Shunned
27Chapter 24 - Why the Princes of Italy Have Lost Their States
28Chapter 25 - What Fortune Can Effect in Human Affairs, and How She May Be Withstood
29Chapter 26 - An Exhortation to Liberate Italy from the Barbarians
30The Art of War
31PREFACE
32Book 1
33Book 2
34Book 3
35Book 4
36Book 5
37Book 6
38Book 7