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The first edition of the novel was published in 15, and was written by niccolo machiavelli. It is sometimes claimed to be one of the first works of modern philosophy, especially modern political philosophy, in which the effectual truth is taken to be more important than any abstract ideal. The descriptions within the prince have the general theme of accepting that ends of princes, such as glory, and indeed survival. The prince, course, was written by niccolo machiavelli, and narrated by, grover gardner. Niccolo machiavelli, grover gardner, gildan media, llc. Unlike the many previous howto mamuals for new rulers, the prince only judged actions by their effectiveness and did not consider morals or ethics at all. Machiavelli cut his political teeth during the renaissance, a time of intense hatred between italian city states. The prince he envisioned would be unencumbered by ordinary ethical and moral values. Written by niccolo machiavelli, audiobook narrated by kapil kapadia. The prince by niccolo machiavelli free at loyal books. Read the prince by niccolo machiavelli available from rakuten kobo. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. From 1494 to 1512 held an official post at florence which included diplomatic missions to various european courts. The prince by niccolo machiavelli on free audio book download.
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