Machiavelli: A Dissection — Sydney Anglo

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'Machiavelli: A Dissection' by Sydney Anglo is a detailed study of Niccolò Machiavelli and the political thought surrounding his work. Anglo examines Machiavelli's writings, particularly 'The Prince', while challenging simplified interpretations of him as merely an advocate of ruthless political power. Drawing on historical context and close analysis, the book considers Machiavelli's ideas on politics, war, morality and the relationship between political theory and practice. First published in 1969, it offers a scholarly and critical reassessment of one of the most influential political thinkers of the Renaissance.