Machiavelli has been among the most commented upon, criticized and feared thinkers of the modern world. Infamous for his support of brutality and repression as valid political instruments, he is often portrayed as the pantomime villain of political theorists. In this whirlwind tour of Machiavelli's writings and eventful life, Nederman highlights the complexities in his thought, showing that he actually advocated democracy as much as dictatorship, debate as much as violence, depending upon prevailing political conditions.

Liberal thinker or immoral pragmatist? You decide...

About the Author
Cary J. Nederman is professor of political science at Texas A&M University. He is the author of over twenty books on the history of Western political thought.


Book Information
ISBN 9781851686391
Author Cary J. Nederman
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Oneworld Publications
Publisher Oneworld Publications
Weight(grams) 186g
Dimensions(mm) 201mm * 132mm * 12mm