
THE ART OF WAR & THE PRINCE
Two Machiavellian Masterpieces in one eBookBy Niccolò MachiavelliLength7h 9m
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Niccolò Machiavelli's 'The Art of War' and 'The Prince' are seminal works that provide valuable insights into politics, power, and leadership. 'The Art of War' is a treatise on military strategy, offering practical advice on tactics and maneuvering in times of conflict. Written in a straightforward and concise style, it reflects Machiavelli's belief in the importance of pragmatism and realpolitik. 'The Prince', on the other hand, explores the nature of political power and the strategies rulers should employ to maintain and expand their authority. Both works are characterized by their ruthless pragmatism and Machiavelli's rejection of traditional moral constraints. They are essential reading for anyone interested in the dynamics of power and governance. Machiavelli, a diplomat and philosopher in Renaissance Italy, wrote these books as a response to the turbulent political climate of his time. His experiences in political office and observation of powerful figures inspired him to analyze the nature of power and provide practical guidance for rulers. Machiavelli's works continue to be relevant today, offering timeless wisdom on the exercise of power and the realities of politics. Readers looking to deepen their understanding of political theory and strategy will find 'The Art of War' and 'The Prince' both enlightening and thought-provoking.
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GenrePhilosophy
Length7 hrs 9 mins
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Publish dateOct 6, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Meditations of Marcus Aurelius
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
30PREFACE
31Book 1
32Book 2
33Book 3
34Book 4
35Book 5
36Book 6
37Book 7