Introducing Machiavelli - Softcover

Curry, Patrick; Zarate, Oscar

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1840468440 ISBN 13: 9781840468441

Publisher: Icon,Totem Books, 2007

Synopsis

Machiavellian is a popular byword for treachery and opportunism. Machiavelli's classic book on statecraft, The Prince, published over 400 years ago, remains controversial to this day because of its electrifiying frankness as a practical guide to power. Introducing Machiavelli traces the colourful life of this paradoxical realist whose clear-sighted patriotism made him the first truly modern political scientist. Machiavelli is seen as central to the postmodern debate on Civil Society.

About this title

About the Author

Patrick Curry is a freelance writer and historian living in London. His interests include the history of astrology, literary criticism, politics and ecology. Oscar Zarate is a highly acclaimed graphic artist who has illustrated many Introducing titles.

From School Library Journal

YA?A slim volume that will attract and hold readers' attention. Through its black-and-white comics and snippets of text, this standard figure of high-school history classes is presented in a clear and lively manner. The Italian philosopher's political theories are introduced and tied to those of later leaders up to the present time. Even though the concepts are sophisticated, the graphic format will engage even reluctant readers. A clever and informative treatment.?Ginny Ryder, Lee High School, Springfield, VA
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Edition details

• Publisher: Icon,Totem Books
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1840468440
• ISBN 13: 9781840468441
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 176