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The Prince

By: Niccolo Machiavelli
Narrated by: Grover Gardner
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From his perspective in Renaissance Italy, Machiavelli's aim in this classic work was to resolve conflict with the ruling prince, Lorenzo de Medici. Machiavelli based his insights on the way people really are rather than an ideal of how they should be. This is the world's most famous master plan for seizing and holding power. Astonishing in its candor The Prince even today remains a disturbingly realistic and prophetic work on what it takes to be a prince, a king, or a president. When Machiavelli was removed from his post in his beloved Florence, he resolved to set down a treatise on leadership that was practical, not idealistic. The Prince he envisioned would be unencumbered by ordinary ethical and moral values. Even today, this sixteenth-century classic has become essential listening for every student of government, and is the ultimate audiobook on power politics.

Public Domain (P)2013 Gildan Media LLC Classics World Thought-Provoking Fiction Inspiring Italy

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It's surprising how well this holds up, given how old the text is. But some things, like human nature, are eternal I guess. Really enjoyed all the quick-witted quotes from Castruccio. Not sure if they are all real. But, I wish there were more of them and a few less dry passages about battles.

Holds up well

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So often I find myself listening to a book on Audible first and then purchasing the printed version if I was particularly moved by what I heard.
I did The Prince the other way around - read the print version some years ago and wanted to reacquaint myself with it. I chose Audible as I could get through it on a long journey.

I have to say the print version is far superior to the Audible version. The reason for this is that there are so many insights I simply preferred having the print in front of me to refer back at ease.
The Renaissance history in the final chapters stands the transition to Audible, so there is some redemption!

Good, but the written version is better.

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Great teachings! Good wisdom! Very inspiring book if you want to obtain power or control in a certain area or group.

Makes perfect sense even today

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The content is very good and relevant but the narration is beautiful, one of the best IMO.

Excellent book

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An early insight into the mind of those who control us,and how they do it.
How many have used this book as an instruction book, on their quest of empire?.

The most devastating book I've ever read

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a classic read with insight and a strong American accent. Very thought provoking, suitable as reference in all modern scenarios!

fundamental history

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The narration is great first off. But as my title hopefully suggests, it's a book for princes. Whilst providing a brief porthole into Italian history it perhaps also gives analogies for how one should interact with and manage other people, particularly from a position of power. But unless you're planning on ruling a people I just don't see the relevance of this book other than for curiosities sake.

Prince Ronseal

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A must listen/read however the voice direction of this version felt very flat and uninspired

A phenomenal book with a middling read

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Well read but a bit boring. As I expected it to be. Machavelli was one clever man but a bit long winded

A bit boring.

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This has been on my list for a while and so glad to read it finally.

Classic quality of historic importance

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