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The Prince
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 4 hrs and 47 mins
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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.
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- Simon M.
- 21-04-23
Good, but the written version is better.
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!
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- Flink
- 17-07-19
Holds up well
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.
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- Paul Murphy
- 14-05-18
The most devastating book I've ever read
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?.
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- RGMK
- 11-11-22
fundamental history
a classic read with insight and a strong American accent. Very thought provoking, suitable as reference in all modern scenarios!
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- Martin Mckee
- 07-08-17
Prince Ronseal
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.
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- Abd Al-Rassoul
- 25-12-23
Excellent book
The content is very good and relevant but the narration is beautiful, one of the best IMO.
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- Mircea Putanu
- 12-01-24
Makes perfect sense even today
Great teachings! Good wisdom! Very inspiring book if you want to obtain power or control in a certain area or group.
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- H.G
- 05-03-21
I guess I know what Machiavellian is now.
It wasn't life changing. But it helps to compare with stoicism principles. Interesting story but few lessons learnt.
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- beautysleep
- 18-01-22
gone over it twice now, cool
the last chapters seem the best but overall just interesting how frank an account it appears to be :)
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- Mike T.
- 03-06-19
Sobering and insightful...
... and a bit scary since it's obvious that human nature changes little (if at all). I wonder how many would be rulers over the years have taken Niccolo Machiavelli's words to heart. Well worth the listen if you are interested in the time period and in the psychology of those who rule us.
The final hour and a half chapter however I could have done without. It mostly recounts the life and deeds of Castruccio Castracani in sometimes tedious detail.
Superbly narrated by Grover Gardner.
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