{"product_id":"9780691270623","title":"The Quotable Machiavelli","description":"Author: Niccol Machiavelli\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780691270623\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Princeton University Press\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Aug 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 360\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA collection of insightful and revealing quotations on a wide range of subjects from the father of modern politics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNiccol Machiavelli (1469-1527) is the father of modern political thought, but he is also one of the greatest writers of the Renaissance and his wisdom and style extend far beyond politics to encompass a compelling philosophy of life as well. In \u003ci\u003eThe Quotable Machiavelli\u003c\/i\u003e, Maurizio Viroli, one of the world's leading Machiavelli scholars, offers a rich collection of the Florentine's most memorable words on a wide range of subjects, including politics, the human condition, religion, love and happiness, antiquity and history, patriotism, and virtue. Drawing on Machiavelli's entire body of writings, and including little-known quotations as well as famous passages, the book shows the full scope of his thought and belies the cliche that he was a 'Machiavellian' cynic. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to Machiavelli's own words on dozens of subjects of perennial interest, the book includes some almost unknown texts in which his contemporaries describe him. Complete with a biographical introduction, the book serves as a handy reference and a smart and lively introduction to a masterly thinker and writer. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46803904200862,"sku":"ADS-9780691270623","price":29.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780691270623.jpg?v=1778207005","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780691270623","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}