The Prince (Bantam Classics)

A classic treatise on practical leadership and power politics.

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Posted: Aug-06-2009

Only One End, but Many Means

After many years of hearing and reading about Machiavelli and this timeless classic, I decided to read it for myself. Not only did I instantly appreciate the book's `classic' status, my experience was enhanced by choosing this "enriched classic" version. Being my first "enriched classic," I was...

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Posted: Jul-28-2009

Pretty damn sad this stuff is being applauded

It comes as no surprise that those who are looking for power find an excuse to misuse it as a huge relief. After all, if others aren't playing the game, it is so much easier to win, right?Well, things are changing. MOST Americans are using these tactics today. It's a dog-eat-dog world out there....

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Posted: Jun-13-2009

Another Look - Machiavelli Versus Beccaria

The Prince by Machiavelli Versus An Essay on Crimes and Punishments by Cesare BeccariaTwo men, living hundreds of years apart, in many ways, wrote with parallel opinions and conclusions. Most well known is Machiavelli's The Prince; however, in many ways, the greater impact came from lesser known...

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Posted: May-30-2009

good read for soldiers

from private to general, really, I suggest at least reading it once. In our professions, they equipment may be different, but the principles-the same.be cruel, hard and dont hesitate.

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Posted: May-15-2009

A true-to-form rendition of a classic treatise

The trick to selecting an edition of classic literature among the multitude of choices is finding one that faithfully reproduces the author's original intent while providing sufficient background information for the uninitiated. This edition of "The Prince" fits the bill nicely. It can't be...

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Posted: May-07-2009

Faithful version of the original text.

This is a translation of the full original text of this classic in organizational theory. No "educated" person should be without this book. The lessons are about human nature, and are as applicable today as in the time of Machiavelli himself.

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Posted: Apr-21-2009

Book for all times

The treatise Machiavelli wrote back in Middle Ages is still relevant today. Even though it is written as a guide for the rulers, it can be applied to every person who is working with other people like in business and law. Machiavelli was one of the best psychologists of that time. He perfectly...

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Posted: Sep-30-2008

Hard to follow

Always heard about the man and the book but it was difficult trying to follow and understand. Gave up three quarters of the way through. Did learn a little something though.

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Posted: Sep-25-2008

The Giant of the Self-Help Genre

Forget about Covey and the habits of highly effective people and any other book you have ever glanced at to try to pick yourself up and guide yourself out of the rat race and have a look at the greatest specimen ever conceived of the self-help genre. The Prince is a mysterious, multi-layered...

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Posted: Sep-16-2008

A Poor Translation

This review was submitted on the web page presenting Mansfield's translation.I have been using Wootton's translation of The Prince in a university program where the texts are set by the faculty. This year we changed to the Mansfield translation and I've requested that we return to Wootton's. In...

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