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The Art of War: Niccolò Machiavelli (Annotated) - Non-Fiction / Human Science / Philosophy / Eastern

Niccolò Machiavelli

3.52 AVERAGE

stijnbes's review against another edition

4.0

informative slow-paced

mustarastas's review against another edition

4.0

informative reflective fast-paced

evansmith's review against another edition

4.0

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A refreshing change of pace from more story driven novels, the Prince reflects on human nature and power dynamics. These are interwoven with historical examples, notably recontextualising César Borgia.

Alongside it's well known parameters on how to rule, there is a surprising amount to take away about how to live. These include being present and facing your issues at the earliest possible point, being open to criticism and forming your own opinions, when to take action and not be contained by plans as well as the delicate balance between your peace and need to be challenged to continue learning and growing.

suvranshu03's review against another edition

3.25

reflective medium-paced

amagumo's review against another edition

3.0

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My man was the first OG/OT - Original Troll. Before Ali G there was Niccolò.

b_r's review against another edition

4.0

reflective tense fast-paced

hoxton's review against another edition

1.25

informative slow-paced

goooby's review against another edition

2.0

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underwhelming. probably would've enjoyed it more if i knew more of italian history

oneofmanyjulias's review against another edition

5.0

challenging informative reflective

biodrbuo's review against another edition

2.0

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According to this book:
It's ok to kill someone to set an example.
Never hire Swiss soldiers.
Italian princes all suck, that's why the French took over so easily.