Title: Machiavelli : a very short introduction /
Authors: Skinner, Quentin.
Publisher: Oxford University Press,
Year: 2000
Subjects: Machiavelli, Niccolò,; Machiavelli, Niccolò,; Machiavelli, Niccolò,; Machiavelli, Niccolò, Pensée politique et sociale.; Political scientists Biography.; Politologues Italie Biographies.; Political science Italy.
Abstract: Machiavelli taught that political leaders must be prepared to do evil that good may come of it. Because of this he has gained a sinister reputation. Focusing on 3 major works, Skinner distils from them an introduction to Machiavelli's doctrines of clarity.
Contents: Introduction -- 1. The diplomat -- 2. The adviser to princes -- 3. The theorist of liberty -- 4. The historian of Florence -- Works by Machiavelli quoted in the text.