In the four and a half centuries since Machiavelli's death, no single and unanimously accepted interpretation of his ideas has succeeded in imposing itself upon the lively debate over the meaning of his works. Yet there has never been any doubt about the fundamental importance of Machiavelli's contribution to Western political theory.
The Portable Machiavelli brings together the complete texts of The Prince, Belfagor, and Castruccio Castracani, newly translated by Peter Bondanella and Mark Musa especially for this volume. In addition, the editors include an abridged version of The Discourses; a play, The Mandrake Root, in its entirety; seven private letters; and selections from The Art of War and The History of Florence.
By:
Niccolo Machiavelli
Translated by:
Mark Musa,
Peter Bondanella
Imprint: Viking
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 196mm,
Width: 130mm,
Spine: 28mm
Weight: 400g
ISBN: 9780140150926
ISBN 10: 0140150927
Pages: 576
Publication Date: 31 May 1979
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
The Portable Machiavelli - Edited and Translated by Peter Bondanella and Mark Musa Introduction: An Essay on Machiavelli Note and Acknowlegments Machiavelli: A Selective Bibliography of Translations, Editions and Criticisms The Private Letters The Prince The Discourses (abridged) A Fable: Belfagor, The Devil Who Took a Wife The Mandrake Root From The Art of War The Life of Castruccio Castracani of Lucca From The History of Florence
Niccolo Machiavelli was born in Florence in 1469 of an old citizen family. In 1498 he was appointed secretary and a second chancellor to the Florentine Republic. During his time of office he accompanied Julius II on his first campaign of conquest. In 1507, as chancellor of the newly appointed Nove di Milizia, he organised an infantry force which fought at the capture of Pisa in 1509. Three years later it was defeated by the Holy League at Prato, the Medici returned to Florence, and Machiavelli was excluded from public life. He retired to his farm near San Casciano, where he gave his time to study and writing. After a brief return to public life, he died in 1527.
