Machiavelli: Selected Political Writings

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Machiavelli: Selected Political Writings
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Niccolo Machiavelli
Edited and translated by David Wootton
SeriesHackett Classics
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:272
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140
Category/GenreWestern philosophy - Medieval and Renaissance c 500 to c 1600
ISBN/Barcode 9780872202474
ClassificationsDewey:320.092
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Imprint Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Publication Date 1 October 1994
Publication Country United States

Description

Here are The Prince and the most important Discourses, newly translated into spare, vivid English by one of the most gifted historians of his generation. Why a new translation? "Machiavelli was never the dull, worthy, pedantic author who appears in the pages of other translations", says David Wootton in his Introduction. "In the pages that follow I have done my best to let him speak in his own voice." (And indeed, Wootton's Machiavelli literally does so when the occasion demands: Renderings of that most problematic of words, virtu, are in each instance followed by the Italian). Notes, a map, and an altogether remarkable Introduction, no less authoritative for being grippingly readable, help make this edition an ideal first encounter with Machiavelli for any student of history and political theory.

Author Biography

Machiavelli; Edited and Translated by David Wootton

Reviews

Wootton's Introduction is an excellent piece of work that offers both scholars and students a valuable guide to Machiavelli's texts. --Maurizio Viroli, Princeton University This text is perfect for providing in a single text a balanced presentation of Machiavelli's work. This works excellently in countering general perceptions of a more severe Machiavelli by those familiar only with The Prince. The selections from the Discourses are well chosen. --Brian Caza, Georgetown College The Introduction is vibrant, comprehensive and persuasive. Manages to address the needs of undergraduates while constituting an original contribution to contemporary scholarship. Bravo! --Alan Houston, University of California, San Diego