{"product_id":"niccolo-machiavelli-the-art-of-war-the-complete-books-the-original-text-with-english-translation-paperback","title":"Niccolo Machiavelli - The Art of War: The Complete Books: The Original Text with English Translation - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eConstantin Vaughn\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eNiccolo Machiavelli\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNiccolò Machiavelli - The Art of War: The Complete Books\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Original Text with English Translation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten between 1519 and 1520, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ci\u003eDell'arte della Guerra\u003c\/i\u003e) is Niccolò Machiavelli's only work of political and military philosophy published during his lifetime. Structured as a series of Socratic dialogues across seven books and a preface, this treatise explores the intricate relationship between warfare, politics, and statecraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegarded as one of Machiavelli's most significant works, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/i\u003e provides historical analysis and strategic counsel for rulers, offering insight into how military power can be used as a political instrument. He argues that a well-prepared militia is essential for maintaining a strong and independent state, warning against the reliance on mercenaries and external forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition presents the original Italian text alongside its English translation, preserving Machiavelli's thought-provoking discourse in its entirety. Essential reading for those interested in political philosophy, military strategy, and Renaissance history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe purpose of this book is \"To honor and reward virtù, not to have contempt for poverty, to esteem the modes and orders of military discipline, to constrain citizens to love one another, to live without factions, to esteem less the private than the public good.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Niccolò Machiavelli\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 314\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 12, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50372189389037,"sku":"9781912461004","price":17.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/Tks2FDsrTd9781912461004.webp?v=1785494918","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-ca\/products\/niccolo-machiavelli-the-art-of-war-the-complete-books-the-original-text-with-english-translation-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}