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Summary: it is a great book about a controversial moment of time
Review: it is a great book because machiavelli elaborates on all parts of government and he is a rebel.
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Summary: A great short work
Review: Terse. Straightforward. Machiavelli's no-nonsense writing style is a perfect fit for a book on political / social / military how-to. This book was much better that Sun Tzu's "Art of War." A recent television show offered interesting commentary on the reasons behind "The Prince." Some say Machiavelli bestowed it upon Lorenzo the Magnificent to topple the current Florentine political system, thus "wiping a clean slate" for the unification of Italy. Others reason it was a genuine gift, as evidenced by the introduction and last chapter. Regardless of motive, the result is one of the outstanding short pieces of literature. I liken Machievelli's style to Ernest Hemingway. With the win-at-all-cost message of this book, let's call this "A Farewell to Morals."
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Summary: More than Political commentary
Review: Obvioiusly a work of great political value whose ideas can still be seen in the fabric of modern politics, The Prince also shows a great deal about human psychology. It's practices can not only be useful in effective government but in any situation of group social interaction. This backed by a strong historical backbone make this one of the most powerfull books ever written.
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Summary: A rude awakening
Review: This book offers and in-your-face approach to politics that is as powerful as it is correct. Machiavelli perfectly breaks down the processes of organizing and maintaining a government, from coming into power to making your position a steadfast one. The Machiavellian approach to politics is nothing short of pure genius, a collection of historical models reinforce all of Niccolo's ideas.Very much a necessity for anyone in politics (of any kind) to read.
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Summary: How to be a dictator
Review: In this book, Machiavelli clearly states the steps you must take in order to be a despot. Often times you'll find him referring to the campaigns of Cesare Borgia and what other rulers of the the past and his time have done.He is obviously a very intelligent man, but also very shrewd and cunning. Also, given from what he states in the final chapter, he looks upon Cesare as a would be political messiah who Italy wasn't ready for. To put it to you this way, he was teling the secrets the past rulers successes, but you were afraid to ask.
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Summary: Read with caution.
Review: After reading this book, I am convinced of two things: that the author presents a compelling description of how a ruler should maintain his rule over his subjects; and that if holders of political power take the author's advice, mankind would once again be reduced to living under absolute despotism. Among his many recommendations to the Prince, Machiavelli suggests that the Prince order his armies to slaughter any people who have before tasted freedom. For, as he argues, they will always rise against a ruler who would oppress them. From such a recommendation, is it not apparent that Mr. Machiavelli would like to see mankind enslaved, rather than free? Despite this, Machiavelli is often praised for his candidness and pragmatism! And what does Mr. Machiavelli seek from the Prince in exchange for the "gift" of his advice? Why, riches, of course, that the Prince's armies would plunder from the people under the Prince's rule.
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Summary: I found this book to be intellectually stimulating.
Review: This book was wonderful. Every one should be forced to read it.
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Summary: The finest and most usefull book I've read
Review: This is a truly superior book. The style is somewhere on the line between prose and poetry. It serves as a wonderfull look into human nature. Though you obviously wouldn't be using it to rule countries, it is usefull in understanding how some people think. It is also one of the most honest books I've ever read. I highly advise it's purchase.
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Summary: Prophetic.
Review: Nothing is so stunning as the prophetic analysis of pragmatic politics which has relevance to this day, 400 years after it was written
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Summary: What the devil wrote when he visited earth!
Review: Machiavelli is a sick and depraved human being without the slightest sense of morals and what is right. However, although i don't agree with what The Prince was saying, and i think that it is not "better to be feared than to be loved", The Prince was a good read and held my interest. Was it the depravity that drew me toward it? or perhaps the clear evil that Machiavelli obviously inherently possesses? Whatever the answer is, i know that "the end" CERTAINLY DOES NOT "justify the means" as this lunatic would have us believe. Anyone who actually agrees with what the Prince is saying clearly doesn't understand what America stands for and is lacking in ANY moral standards.
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