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Introducing Machiavelli

Name: Introducing Machiavelli
Author: Patrick Curry
ISBN: 9781848311756

by Patrick Curry, Oscar Zarate (Illustrator)

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Overview

Nicolò Machiavelli's The Prince remains controversial in its electrifying frankness as a practical guide to power. Is it a how-to manual for dictators, or a subtle analysis of successful government? Introducing Machiavelli traces the colorful life of this paradoxical realist whose clear-sighted patriotism made him the first truly modern political scientist.

About the Author, Patrick Curry

Patrick Curry is a lecturer in Religious Studies at the Univeristy of Kent.

Oscar Zarate is one of the UK's leading graphic artists. He has illustrated numerous Introducing series titles. His graphic novel A Small Killing won the Will Eisner Prize.

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School Library Journal

YAA slim volume that will attract and hold readers' attention. Through its black-and-white comics and snippets of text, this standard figure of high-school history classes is presented in a clear and lively manner. The Italian philosopher's political theories are introduced and tied to those of later leaders up to the present time. Even though the concepts are sophisticated, the graphic format will engage even reluctant readers. A clever and informative treatment.Ginny Ryder, Lee High School, Springfield, VA