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Books That Matter: The Prince

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Religion & Spirituality

What does it really mean to be Machiavellian? Books That Matter: The Prince delves into one of the great books of Western history, revealing the historical context of Machiavelli’s philosophical views, his tumultuous relationship with Florentine politics, his reception by his contemporaries and by 20th-century scholars, and his lasting influence on everyone from William Shakespeare to Joseph Stalin.

© 2023 The Great Courses (Audiobook): 9781682768020

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Audiobook: September 13, 2023

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