
The Prince
No se pudo agregar al carrito
Add to Cart failed.
Error al Agregar a Lista de Deseos.
Error al eliminar de la lista de deseos.
Error al añadir a tu biblioteca
Error al seguir el podcast
Error al dejar de seguir el podcast
3 meses gratis
Compra ahora por $14.95
No default payment method selected.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
-
Narrado por:
-
Christopher Boozell
The Prince is sometimes claimed to be one of the first works of modern philosophy, especially modern political philosophy, in which the effective truth is taken to be more important than any abstract ideal. It was also in direct conflict with the dominant Catholic and scholastic doctrines of the time concerning politics and ethics.
Although it is relatively short, the treatise is the most remembered of Machiavelli's works and the one most responsible for bringing the word "Machiavellian" into usage. It even contributed to the modern negative connotations of the words "politics" and "politician" in western countries.
In terms of subject matter it overlaps with the much longer Discourses on Livy, which was written a few years later. The descriptions within The Prince have the general theme of accepting that the aims of princes, such as glory and survival - can justify the use of immoral means.
Public Domain (P)2018 Combray MediaListeners also enjoyed...




















Las personas que vieron esto también vieron:

Considered the first Modern, Machiavelli with practicality. A prolific work which shows the sinister workings of your fellow men. This is a reading for any remotely interested in philosophy or interested in a guide on how not to be virtuous.
The Prince
Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
A must read for every student of history and political science.
Advice for Politicians
Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
This is an excellent reading of Machiavelli. The literature speaks for itself, but the narration sets this version apart -- clear, well-enunciated reading that lets you absorb the impact of the work.
As to The Prince itself, what can be said that hasn't been said? It's a pillar of Western culture for a reason, and an absolutely brilliant work of literature.
Fantastic book!
Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
Good book
Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
This is a classical work of Politics for a reason and it has had an enormous impact on a variety of Political thinkers.
This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.
A great work of Political Philosophy.
Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
The real question comes down to what is new? And that would be the narration provided by Christopher Boozell. He does a really great job of providing the text in a matter of fact manner. His reading style is crisp, clear, and easy to understand. If a textbook came to life it would have his voice. He does a really great job, just imparting knowledge without adding emotion isn't easy, and he doesn't make it sound like he is just reading lines. He is really great here, and does the job in exactly the manner it is meant to be done. A total professional. Even though I did receive a promo code for this review it in no way influenced my considerations of the material, and honestly, inspired me to be more honest. In fact, getting a code generally makes me harsher as a reviewer as I am more often concerned what someone like Me will decide based on my review.
If this review helped, please press the YES below. Thank you immensely!!!
Five Hundred years later and it is still relevant
Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
To get the most out of the book, it helps to have some knowledge of its historical context. There are lots of references to people, princes and regions of the time, for example.
This is the kind of book that you learn something new each time you read it, depending on your particulars when you read it.
My favorite parts:
* Governing though fear has its benefits, but its always best to retain the affection of your people by avoiding- as much as possible-those actions that are particularly odious to the masses (in Machiavelli's era, taking another man's women or property). When a prince is forced by circumstances to engage in acts that are likely to be despised, he ought to perform them quickly and all at once, so the people won't routinely associate their prince with such acts.
*Princes ought to surround themselves with a few trusted individuals who are extremely honest with their advice, but who will only offer advice when the prince asks. Princes should then reward those who are the most honest with the advice.
*At the end of the book, Machiavelli describes the ascent of a prince named Castruccio. This was my favorite part of the book, as it describes the many specific circumstances and decisions that led to Castruccios's rise to power.
As for the narration: this is the type of book that requires the narrator to deliver the material well. Some narrators "own" the material they are reading; you can hear it in their voice as they are read. To me, this narrator sounded as if he were either unfamiliar with the material, didn't understand the material, or had no emotional connection to the material. His tone sounded uninspired and there were multiple pauses and hesitations that didn't suit the passage.
I was provided this audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator in exchange for an unbiased review.
Timeless Classic of Political Strategy
Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
“The Prince” reeks of contradictions. Let me cite just one. Machiavelli says people should fear their leader and that, in order to be successful a good prince must exercise meanness. At this same time, however, he insists great leaders shouldn’t be hated. How’s that going to happen? Fear and meanness lead to respect and admiration? We see how well that’s working in 2018.
Christopher Boozell does a good job with the narration despite some irksome mispronunciations that should have been caught by the producer or editor.
In the end I firmly believe Machiavelli just doesn’t understand leaders, followers, or both and I’m at a loss to explain why this work is so revered. It was required reading when I was in college. I didn’t get it then and I don’t get it now.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
If You’re Really Into 16th Century Italy
Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.