The Art of War by Machiavelli

by Niccolò Machiavelli

Overview

This Halcyon Classics ebook is THE ART OF WAR by Niccolò Machiavelli, a sixteenth-century Florentine diplomat and writer who is widely regarded as one of the founders of Political Science.

Machiavelli's writings, particularly THE PRINCE and the THE ART OF WAR are known for their tacit endorsement of deceit and underhanded tactics to achieve victory. Machiavelli's name has become synonymous with this brand of power politics (Machiavellian), and Machiavelli has contributed the phrase "the end justifies the means" to contemporary usage. Includes an active table of contents for easy navigation.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940013617483
Publisher:	Halcyon Press Ltd.
Publication date:	07/21/2011
Series:	Halcyon Classics , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	428 KB

About the Author

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.