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# The Prince: Niccolo Machiavelli

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Review: Fascinating and much maligned book - Niccolo Machiavelli's name has come to represent cunning and guile of the most invidious nature. In fact, his advice in this book should be read by anyone in any political station of life. In the words of Tim Parks, the excellent translator, 'It tells how to win power and above all, how to hold onto it, how not to be a victim of circumstance.' There are no sentimental, politically correct concepts here. Everything is completely pragmatic. The chapter headings include 'Avoiding contempt and hatred', 'What a ruler should do to win respect', 'Cruelty and compassion', 'Whether it is better to be feared or loved'. Of course it was written in the days when one became a leader by force, and as Tim Parks reveals in his fascinating introduction, what we now know as 'Italy', was, in the 15th century, a large number of states constantly at war with each other. Machiavelli's world was 'sometimes unspeakably cruel … once established in a position of power a ruler may have no choice but to kill or be killed.' This is not a world we would wish to inhabit today, but it is so refreshing to read: "A Ruler mustn't worry about being labelled cruel when it's a question of keeping his subjects loyal and united; using a little exemplary severity, he will prove more compassionate than the leader whose excessive compassion leads to public disorder, muggings and murder. That kind of trouble tends to harm everyone …' I recommend this book, and this particular translation, to anyone who is fed up with our hypocritical, duplicitous political governments, today.
Review: Fantastic look into 14/15th century Italy and the nature of Humanity - Very interesting book - gives a fantastic look into 14/15th century Italy and the nature of Humanity. Translation notes whilst entertaining may not be as profound as the original direct translation. As well the cover was unfortunately damaged upon arrival.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 0141442255 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 3,119 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 79 in Philosophy (Books) 973 in Literary Fiction (Books) |
| Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (847) |
| Dimensions  | 12.88 x 1.09 x 19.69 cm |
| Edition  | 1st |
| ISBN-10  | 9780141442259 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0141442259 |
| Item weight  | 135 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 176 pages |
| Publication date  | 30 Jun. 2011 |
| Publisher  | Penguin Classics |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating and much maligned book
*by M***G on 23 August 2013*

Niccolo Machiavelli's name has come to represent cunning and guile of the most invidious nature. In fact, his advice in this book should be read by anyone in any political station of life. In the words of Tim Parks, the excellent translator, 'It tells how to win power and above all, how to hold onto it, how not to be a victim of circumstance.' There are no sentimental, politically correct concepts here. Everything is completely pragmatic. The chapter headings include 'Avoiding contempt and hatred', 'What a ruler should do to win respect', 'Cruelty and compassion', 'Whether it is better to be feared or loved'. Of course it was written in the days when one became a leader by force, and as Tim Parks reveals in his fascinating introduction, what we now know as 'Italy', was, in the 15th century, a large number of states constantly at war with each other. Machiavelli's world was 'sometimes unspeakably cruel … once established in a position of power a ruler may have no choice but to kill or be killed.' This is not a world we would wish to inhabit today, but it is so refreshing to read: "A Ruler mustn't worry about being labelled cruel when it's a question of keeping his subjects loyal and united; using a little exemplary severity, he will prove more compassionate than the leader whose excessive compassion leads to public disorder, muggings and murder. That kind of trouble tends to harm everyone …' I recommend this book, and this particular translation, to anyone who is fed up with our hypocritical, duplicitous political governments, today.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic look into 14/15th century Italy and the nature of Humanity
*by E***S on 17 April 2025*

Very interesting book - gives a fantastic look into 14/15th century Italy and the nature of Humanity. Translation notes whilst entertaining may not be as profound as the original direct translation. As well the cover was unfortunately damaged upon arrival.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A lively and modern translation of Machiavelli
*by K***H on 6 August 2012*

I chose this version of The Prince because it was translated by Tim Parks, an author whose books I've read. Originally from England, he has lived in Italy for the last 20 years. He's produced a lively and modern translation - here's a sample, from the chapter on A Ruler and His Promises; "But you have to know how to disguise your slyness, how to pretend one thing and cover up another. People are so gullible and so caught up with immediate concerns that a con man will always find someone ready to be conned". The translator explains why he translated The Prince in this style. He also gives a good background to the political situation in early 16th century Italy, when Machiavelli was writing. The Prince includes references to politicians and statesmen during that era, so there's a brief history of their lives at the back of the book. What struck me was that although sometimes Machiavelli has a manipulative approach to statemanship, in general his advice is full of insight. In other words, Machiavelli is less Machiavellian than I expected.

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