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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
fast-paced
Machiavelli was a philosopher, historian, and diplomat. He lived in Florence during the Renaissance. This book was written as sort of a political science/history book, and his view points are articulated quite clearly. He posited that politics revolved around backstabbing, intrigue, and selfishness...which, given my experience in politics since I have been an adult of voting age, I cannot disagree with. At times, this reads like an instructional booklet on how to gain absolute power, which translates (to me) as a parade of red flags. I can identify a lot of things that occur in modern times that were written about in this book.
I had absolutely no interest in reading this, which likely affected my outlook on the book. This was required for an assignment that I had due this week for my Renaissance and Reformation class, which is the only reason I forced myself to read it at all. Apparently, people highly enjoyed this book, but, alas, I am not one of them. I am horrifically burned out on political arguments and enjoy reading things not involving that as somewhat of a mental break. This was just not in my realm of interest at all, and I am not pleased about having to read it. If you are into this type of content and have not yet read this classic, by all means, go for it. I will absolutely not be reading this again.
I had absolutely no interest in reading this, which likely affected my outlook on the book. This was required for an assignment that I had due this week for my Renaissance and Reformation class, which is the only reason I forced myself to read it at all. Apparently, people highly enjoyed this book, but, alas, I am not one of them. I am horrifically burned out on political arguments and enjoy reading things not involving that as somewhat of a mental break. This was just not in my realm of interest at all, and I am not pleased about having to read it. If you are into this type of content and have not yet read this classic, by all means, go for it. I will absolutely not be reading this again.
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
I prefer the interpretation that this book is social satire. Either way, one should certainly despise royalty.
informative
reflective
fast-paced
Not quite sure how much i like this book. Fortune is a woman and you should beat her up to be successful? Interesting
El libro está dividido en 26 capítulos y en cada uno se describe como ser un buen gobernante o al menos uno al que su pueblo lo respete. También describe qué pasaría si un gobernante es escogido por el pueblo o si es impuesto o si consigue su puesto por medio del asesinato.
Al leerlo me fuí dando cuenta que sigue siendo vigente y no quiero dar ejemplos, pero a cuántos políticos o personas no hemos conocido así?
Al leerlo me fuí dando cuenta que sigue siendo vigente y no quiero dar ejemplos, pero a cuántos políticos o personas no hemos conocido así?
Could this book be more dull? At least I could somewhat read Don Quixote. This one is just terrible.
Врло кратко дело које ми није пренело никакве нове идеје. Ваљда га је прегазило време и да само остаје један историјски печат. Не могу толико да се повежем с овим текстом јер превише говори о италијанским начинима резоновања, а ја нисам Италијанка и нисам толико подробно упозната с тим делом њихове историје. Када једном проширим слику о тој држави и њеном народу, вратићу се овој књизи и можда се оцена промени. Очекивала сам да ће бити више о самој владавини, а не толико о војсци, завадама и околним непријатељима. Наравно, све то спада у владавину, али сматрам да је требало више пажње обратити на однос владаоца и народа, као и на свакодневни живот и ситуације кроз које неки владар пролази.
dark
informative
medium-paced