The Prince [The First Folio Society Edition].
Machiavelli, Niccolò [Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli (3 May 1469 - 21 June 1527) was an Italian diplomat, philosopher, and historian who lived during the Renaissance]. Translated and with an Introduction by George Bull Including the Prelude by Benito Mussolini.
(Book #ID 106860)
Published by The Folio Society, 202 Great Suffolk Street, London First Folio Edition 1970. 1970.
First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original stunning metallic effect royal blue silk cloth covered sides, gilt and silver lettering and ornaments, patterned blue end sheets, blue top edge. 8vo. 9'' x 5¼''. The Prince is sometimes claimed to be one of the first works of modern philosophy, especially modern political philosophy, it is a 16th-century political treatise and is an instruction guide for new princes and royals, the general theme is of accepting that the aims of princes - such as glory and survival - can justify the use of immoral means to achieve those ends. Contains monochrome frontispiece, red and black printed title, 144 pp. Fine condition book in Fine condition open fronted silver paper covered slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.
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