Overview
The Prince 2.0 is a timeless book about political power, the art of government, and how to win elections, by the greatest political expert of all times Niccolo Machiavelli. The Prince 2.0 is like no other book on politics. What others criticize Machiavelli praises if it gives political power, as he did in his book The Prince 500 years ago. It became world famous through his groundbreaking advice on what gave political success, namely cunning and duplicity, not moral and righteousness. With all due respect for the democratic system and the many ambitious politicians who make it work, it is still true today. Good politics, good intentions, good faith is not enough. If politicians are confronting opponents, representing the opposite of these qualities, or with greater insight into the political game, they will be falling short. If you are at all interested in politics, the Prince 2.0 is a book for you. Here Machiavelli explains the inner workings of politics often supported by scientific findings drawn from various disciplines. He describes factually and without passion dubious political practices, handing out his very special advice on how politicians should act to gain power, and win elections. If you have read Machiavelli before The Prince 2.0 is a welcome return. In the book, Machiavelli is sharing his experiences and observations interspersed with memories of the old times of the 1500s Florence. You will recognize many chapter headings, quotes and thinking of Machiavelli from The Prince, for example when he speaks about the truth. 500 years ago, Machiavelli wrote about ancient Rome and Florence. In The Prince 2.0 the focus is on Sweden because of the very nature of society, which could possibly be the very nature of other western societies - including the USA - in a few generations. What then, is special about Sweden? To begin with the strong bond of union of a spiritual nature between the rulers and the people. Strong enough to make the country an absolute state trying hard to take care of its citizens as parents would, freeing people from responsibility for their lives and deciding on their behalf on matters large and small. Here, the secular and spiritual powers have merged to become constantly present in people's lives. Here the individual is independent of communities such as family or charities, but dependent of the State instead. A phenomenon labeled by prominent social scientists as "the Swedish theory of love." By studying this book, your country could reach this Machiavellian ideal state, or choose other avenues. Now, you understand why Machiavelli chose Sweden as his object of study to describe success in the exercise of political power. Nowadays, Machiavelli is highly respected as a pioneering political philosopher and democratic forerunner among those familiar with his work. Those who think otherwise mix-up Machiavelli with "Machiavellism," which is the political acts of cunning and deceit he described in The Prince. Staffan A. Persson is the formal author of this book though he claims it is based on revelations from Machiavelli. He is a political analyst and commentator. - Politics may seem like demagogic duplicity when described by Mr. Machiavelli, but his purpose might well be to expose the political logic and dubious tricks so that everyone, can participate in the political game on equal terms and assert their interests, without being outwitted, says Staffan. If Machiavelli is wrong, he is so in a very interesting way, and exactly that made his work The Prince immortal. Whether that will happen with The Prince 2.0, you are welcome to explore by purchasing it. Do it now, or read more here at staffanapersson.com about Machiavellis views on taxes and benefits, religion, Sweden, whether politicians must tell the truth and the borderless world of politics."
- | Author: Staffan a. Persson
- | Publisher: Percussina förlag
- | Publication Date: Jul 31, 2014
- | Number of Pages: 172 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback
- | ISBN-10: 9163761815
- | ISBN-13: 9789163761812
