Product Description

Graphics and text are combined to give a full overview of this philosopher.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1547726 in Books
• Published on: 1998-01-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 175 pages

From School Library Journal
YA?A 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
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author
Patrick Curry is a freelance writer and historian living in London. His interests include the history of astrology, literary criticism, politics and ecology. Oscar Zarate is a highly acclaimed graphic artist who has illustrated many Introducing titles.

Customer Reviews

Excellent Book - Machiavelli as you never knew him
I picked this up from a sorting shelf this afternoon, and I am very very glad I did so. This book introduces you to Machiavelli's life and ideas, and then deftly compares his writings to contemporary and recent history. The "running commentary" by Machiavell is fascinating. It's opened my eyes to just how switched-on Machiavelli was, and how earnest and well-intentioned. I'm definitely going to be reading more about Machiavelli - indeed, this book was so good I'm considered changing out of science and into arts to pursue the topic more closely!

Great introduction!
I knew very little about Machiavelli before reading this amusing illustrated book. I had heard many 'negative' remarks about him, but just like Nietzsche, Machiavelli is not at all that simple. A fascinating character with much to say that is still quite relevant to our world today. I will definitely go on to read Machiavelli's books. The cartoon sequence featuring Mussolini and Gramsci in a dialog moderated by old Nick was great. Go out and get this book!

Great for Machiavelli Beginners.
Many people will read the Prince, The Discourses, or the Art of War and not know what the hell Machiavelli was talking about. I picked this book up, and right away I figured the other books out. This is a required reading if you need to read the Prince, or the other books by Machiavelli.