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The Prince: Second Edition Paperback – September 1, 1998

by Niccolo Machiavelli (Author), Harvey C. Mansfield (Translator)
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The most famous book on politics ever written, The Prince remains as lively and shocking today as when it was written almost five hundred years ago. Initially denounced as a collection of sinister maxims and a recommendation of tyranny, it has more recently been defended as the first scientific treatment of politics as it is practiced rather than as it ought to be practiced. Harvey C. Mansfield's brilliant translation of this classic work, along with the new materials added for this edition, make it the definitive version of The Prince, indispensable to scholars, students, and those interested in the dark art of politics.

This revised edition of Mansfield's acclaimed translation features an updated bibliography, a substantial glossary, an analytic introduction, a chronology of Machiavelli's life, and a map of Italy in Machiavelli's time.

"Of the other available [translations], that of Harvey C. Mansfield makes the necessary compromises between exactness and readability, as well as providing an excellent introduction and notes."—Clifford Orwin, The Wall Street Journal

"Mansfield's work . . . is worth acquiring as the best combination of accuracy and readability."—Choice

"There is good reason to assert that Machiavelli has met his match in Mansfield. . . . [He] is ready to read Machiavelli as he demands to be read—plainly and boldly, but also cautiously."—John Gueguen, The Sixteenth Century Journal
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Niccolò Machiavelli (1469–1527) was a diplomat, politician, and philosopher of the Italian Renaissance. Modern political philosophy and political science is founded on Machiavelli's writings. He served for many years as a senior official in the Florentine Republic with responsibilities in diplomatic and military affairs. When the Medicis came to power, he was imprisoned and then retired to the writing of his works of political philosophy.  

Harvey C. Mansfield is the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Government at Harvard University. He is the author of Machiavelli’s Virtue and has translated The Prince, Discourses on Livy (with Nathan Tarcov), and Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America (with Delba Winthrop), all published by the University of Chicago Press.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ University of Chicago Press; 2nd edition (September 1, 1998)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 184 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0226500446
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0226500447
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.5 x 8.25 inches
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Charles Comer
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent translation and volume by Mansfield
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I am no devotee of Machiavelli's. Were I rating this on what I consider sound political theory I'd surely be knocking off a few stars. Nevertheless, this is an important book to read, and reflects the climate of American politics more so than, say, Aristotle's Politics. I do think that there is value, however, in the advice Machiavelli offers, but I think one needs to be a person of high virtue to not let it corrupt. On a side, there may even be some nuggets of dating advice here!

As regards Mansfield's translation and introduction, these are top notch. There was one question that arose from the group that I was reading with regarding a certain key term -- Intero, which Mansfield translates as 'honest', but which may have other connotations of 'wholeness'. Other than that, a good, readable translation.
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Christian J.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Translation
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2020
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I had to use this book for class, and it was great. Mansfield provides a lot of historical context in the footnotes unlike some other translations. It really helps because Machiavelli makes many, many, many references to historical events and to things that were happening in his own time. Also, M. lies a lot during the book. He will state something that happened in history that supports his argument, but footnotes set the record straight and tell you when M. is being intentionally deceiving. It’s a great translation and one I will come back to when I decide to read it again.
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GAMIN_D
5.0 out of 5 stars Still a very valuable read
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2023
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This book is timeless and still reflects what we humans do in today's age.
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John E.
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Read
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2013
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This is a classic book that I would definitely recommend. I read it for my AP composition class back in high school. Although reading this book straight through would have been great, I annotated while reading. The annotations definitely helped me appreciate the critical points of Machiavelli's arguments.

What I like: the book is straightforward and clever at times. It was easy to identify with several of the book's characters.
What I dislike: sometimes it felt like I was waiting too long for the story to progress.

Final Thoughts: Solid book. I'd recommend it, especially if you're interested in political philosophy.
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Lauren D. DesJarlais
5.0 out of 5 stars Stellar book!
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William Patrick Buysse
5.0 out of 5 stars Understanding can include conquest or control, yet conquest is often too busy to understand.
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I have learned much through Machiavelli and Prof. Mansfield. Machiavelli has seemed to captivate most of the reviewers. He certainly has been and continues to be an effective Prince.
I personally find fascinating the way in which Machiavelli has used Christian means to promote unChristian ends. Capture the mind and the bodies will follow. The hidden launcher of the modern project and his adept successors have largely succeeded in distorting natural law and its Author.
Nature or natures are still stronger and more stabile than moderns realize and yet more malleable than the ancients thought. We can all be thankful for the best in the modern project without becoming too captivated by its founder or unarmed prophet.
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Thomas M.
3.0 out of 5 stars This book tells you who to kill!
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2018
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A tough read. Still, it does give insight of the political machinations that persist throughout millennia
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R Barton
5.0 out of 5 stars The past repeats itself
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I was really put out with fake news and celebrity know it all's. I wanted to teach my incredibly intelligent daughter about politics and the average mouth breather that cannot or will not think for themselves. I read most of this in college and it gave me an insight about how the world works. I am 52 now and a Gulf War Veteran with 30 years in Law Enforcement and Corrections. This book will open your eyes at worst and your mind at best.
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AJ Osborne
5.0 out of 5 stars Struggled with the text in the past...
Reviewed in Canada on July 2, 2023
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Clear yet faithful rendition that helped for better absorption. Highly recommended.
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Nikko
5.0 out of 5 stars Astonishing
Reviewed in Japan on February 13, 2024
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It's astonishingly gorgeous. I'm talking about the quality of the book. The content was good too. I recommend it to those who enjoys politics.
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I personally don't like the way its written. It's unreadable for me. Other editions are great but just not this.
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Charles Wahab
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 3, 2017
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If you work in Finance you must read this book. Man is a political animal, Plato said it, Machiavelli illustrates it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars His Excellence is excellent!
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Exactly what I wanted (edition and condition). Came quickly to me as well.
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