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The Machiavellians

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The Machiavellians

By: James Burnham
Narrated by: Jeff Riggenbach
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 This classic work of political theory and practice offers an account of the modern Machiavellians, a remarkable group who have been influential in Europe and practically unknown in the United States. The book devotes a long section to Machiavelli himself as well as to such modern Machiavellians as Gaetano Mosca, Georges Sorel, Robert Michels and Vilfredo Pareto. Burnham contends that the writings of these men hold the key both to the truth about politics and to the preservation of political liberty.©1943 James Burnham (P)1998 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Logic & Language Philosophy Political Science Politics & Government Socialism Capitalism Liberalism Soviet Union Taxation Russia

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"Burnham is the greatest political analyst of our century and this is his best book." ( National Review, 100 Best Non-Fiction Books of the Century)
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Possibly the most important book to read today. Largely due to it shining light on the great thinker Niccolo Machiavelli and his political tradition. Not enough has been said about the truth discovered by this man. People are openly rejecting Machiavellism because it is the definition of a Red Pill and maybe even a Black Pill, that is to say it is a very inconvenient but absolute truth. I actually wish there was a simpler and more concise book which showed this but this seems to be the best one in the modern day

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Opens your eyes to the reality of the world you live in. Chapter 2 sums it up really well. Separates how we want the world to work vs how it actually works.

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It is easy to forget that there are substantial lessons and principles behind the teachings of the ancient which have relevance today even in a world of social media.

The timeless nature of these lessons

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