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Dec 31, 2017AaronAardvark1940 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Some might find this book cold, but it is quite logical, if you accept Machiavelli's assumptions. It helps to try to imagine the world as it was five centuries ago. I was particularly intrigued by his argument as to how religion can be a useful tool for rulers. This is one of those classics that I waited entirely too long to read. If you're interested in theories of government, or a guide to governing, as Machiavelli intended, whether in other countries or in our own currently hyperpartisan country, this is a good one to read.