Machiavelli: A Very Short Introduction by Quentin Skinner

Machiavelli: A Very Short Introduction

Quentin Skinner

110 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

nonfiction biography history philosophy dark informative medium-paced
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Niccolò Machiavelli taught that political leaders must be prepared to do evil deeds in order to ensure the general good of the state, and ever since his name has signified duplicity and immorality. But is his sinister reputation deserved? To answe...

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