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The Discourses

by Machiavelli and Walker

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ISBN13: 9780140444285
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Classic political theory.

Synopsis:

In this carefully argued commentary on Livy's history of republican Rome, Niccolo Machiavelli proposes a system of government that would uphold civic freedom and security by instilling the virtues of active citizenship, encouraging citizens to put the needs of the state above personal interests.

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Includes bibliographical references.
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ISBN:
9780140444285
Editor:
Crick, Bernard
Translator:
Walker, Leslie J.
Translator:
Walker, Leslie J.
Author:
Walker, Leslie J.
Author:
Machiavelli, Niccolo
Author:
Crick, Bernard
Publisher:
Penguin Books
Location:
London, Eng.
Subject:
General
Subject:
Modern
Subject:
Political science
Subject:
Rome
Subject:
Lectures and lecturing
Subject:
Political science -- Early works to 1800.
Subject:
History & Surveys - Modern
Subject:
Political
Subject:
General Political Science
Subject:
Historiography
Subject:
Livy
Copyright:
1970
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references.
Series:
Penguin classics
Series Volume:
95134
Publication Date:
May 1984
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
544
Dimensions:
7.85x5.00x.92 in. .81 lbs.
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