Be Like the Fox: Machiavelli In His World [Paperback]

In the five hundred years since he wroteLively, compulsively readable, unshowily erudite.A ripping read.& fascinating, charming, enjoyably unorthodox.In this tightly composed narrative of Machiavellis life and works, Benner argues thatUnconventional.& Benner argues that in [his] turbulent, violent world, Machiavellis most consistent advice favoured principle, restraint and respect for the rule of law, even inErica Benner convincingly argues [that] there was a great deal more to Machiavelli.& She interweaves his own words with those of his contemporaries, as well as setting him in the context of his world. The result is a rich, vivid, and endlessly surprising portrayal of the man and his times.Benners eminently readable book serves as an introduction to Machiavelli and offers plenty of fresh insight even for those sure they know him and his work. Like Machiavellis own writings, Benners is a meditation on the virtues and flaws of various forms of government and ambitious men who will rule at will unless checked by institutions.Excellent.& [Benner is] a fantastic reader of Machiavellis very varied literary output. Shes as well-versed in this authors writing style and writing mind as readers could ask of any biographer.Fascinating, remarkable.& Erica Benner illuminates not only the life of Machiavelli but the complex and cruel political world in which he operated.Erica Benners enthralling and moving evocation of Machiavellis turbulent career reveals how much he is our contemporary.In our world of new princes and divided societies, with confrontations in constant danger of escalating to conflict,Remarkable, engaging.&