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FINALIST–2008 PEN TRANSLATION PRIZE
In The Essential Writings of Machiavelli, Peter Constantine has assembled a comprehensive collection that shows the true depth and breadth of a great Renaissance thinker. Refreshingly accessible, these superb new translations are faithful to Machiavelli’s original, beautifully crafted writings.
The volume features essays that appear in English for the first time, such as “A Caution to the Medici” and “The Persecution of Africa.” Also included are complete versions of the political treatise, The Prince, the comic satire The Mandrake, The Life of Castruccio Castracani, and the classic story “Belfagor”, along with selections from The Discourses, The Art of War, and Florentine Histories. Augmented with useful features–vital and concise annotations and cross-references–this unique compendium is certain to become the standard one-volume reference to this influential, versatile, and ever timely writer.
“Machiavelli’s stress on political necessity rather than moral perfection helped inspire the Renaissance by renewing links with Thucydides and other classical thinkers. This new collection provides deeper insight into Machiavelli’s personality as a writer, thus broadening our understanding of him.”
–Robert D. Kaplan, author of Warrior Politics: Why Leadership Demands a Pagan Ethos
“Constantine’s selection is not only intelligent; his translations are astonishingly good. Thoughtfully introduced by Albert Russell Ascoli, this edition belongs in everyone’s library.”
–John Jeffries Martin, professor and chair, department of history, Trinity University
“If one were to assign a single edition of Machiavelli’s works, this most certainly would be it.”
–John P. McCormick, professor, department of political science, University of Chicago
ASIN : 0812974239
Editore : Random House Publishing Group; Modern Library Pbk. Ed edizione (3 aprile 2007)
Lingua : Inglese
Copertina flessibile : 544 pagine
ISBN-10 : 9780812974232
ISBN-13 : 978-0812974232
Peso articolo : 408 g
Dimensioni : 13.18 x 3.05 x 20.09 cm
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Book received as per order. A fine overview of Machiavelli’s major and minor writings.
This is an excellent edition of the works of Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527 CE) published by Modern Library in 2007. It includes not only a complete translation of his most famous work, “The Prince”, but large sections of his less famous “Discourses” and “Florentine Histories.” It also provides a good selection of his essays and papers. The quality of the translation work appears quite good and done with a good deal of care. The notes provided are quite helpful as well.Machiavelli is a name that some consider synonymous with guile, cynicism, and tyranny. In point of fact he was a romantic who was an admirer of the early Roman Republic. He was a supporter of republican principles and a Florentine patriot his entire life. After Lorenzo de Medici overthrew the Florentine Republic in 1513 (CE), he exiled Machiavelli to his estates outside of Florence. Such was Machiavelli’s love for his city that he was willing to ignore his republican principals (at least temporarily) and join the Medici administration of the city. “The Prince” his most famous work and the principal source of his reputation as a cynic and ruthless politician was written to ingratiate him with Lorenzo.Now before adding `hypocrite’ to the other characterizations of Machiavelli, one should understand that the book contained the only gift that he could afford to offer Lorenzo, his knowledge based on his analysis of history. Machiavelli was a student of the history of Roman Republic and Empire. He was also a close observer of human behavior both in the past and in his contemporary Renaissance Italy. If his analysis of history and motivation appears cynical, it was also in tune with his times and reflected contemporary attitudes. His interpretation of events and analysis of behavior represent a serious and honest effort to understand a world that was changing even as he wrote this unique book.In the “Discourses” and his “Art of War” Machiavelli reveals his true republican feelings and distress at the use of Italy as a battle ground by the Holy Roman Empire, France, the Pope, and various home grown Italian tyrants. The other works presented in this edition show him to be a thoughtful and patriotic man.
It says new but it is in horrible condition
Great quality book. Peter Constantine writes and translates well.
An exceptional collection of works and letters by Machiavelli. I haven’t enjoyed something so intelligently written since I read works by Cicero. ‘The Prince’ probably his most famous work was brilliant, but I particularly enjoyed his ‘Discourses’ and ‘Florentine Histories’. The letters to friends and colleagues were an interesting look into his lighter side of character which I also enjoyed. I cannot over state what an amazingly analytical and perceptive mind he had. He was a true genius I think with an uncanny understanding of human nature and behavior. I can’t help but be impressed with his extensive knowledge of history that he used time and again for reference and comparison. I’ve never read any of Livy’s histories before, but now I think it will be a must. I’m very happy to have made this purchase and know I will reference selections from it for years to come.