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The Prince

By: Nicolo Machiavelli
Narrated by: Ian Richardson
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 How remarkable that an Italian living in the 15th and 16th centuries should lend his name to a word still in common usage in the English language today. Nicolo Machiavelli (1469-1527) wrote only one major work as a gift for his ruling Prince, Lorenzo de Medici. Machiavelli held office as a senior civil servant for 14 years until the downfall of the Republic in 1512. No longer officially employed to impart advice, instead Machiavelli poured out his ideas and resentment in his writings. The Prince as remained a prominent classic ever since; valued for its shrewd psychological insight, powerful words, and prophetic quality. And even today, it has never lost its power to shock and influence. Ian Richardson's formidable reading of this modern unabridged translation is an accessible and entertaining way in to a truly compelling world view.Public Domain (P)2005 CSA Telltapes Ltd Political Science Politics & Government Royalty
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As one would expect, Ian Richardson reads with flawless pronunciation and diction, and the listener is able to hear and understand every word of the text.
It would be good if Audible used English stage actors more often as its readers or narrators. They are clearly the best in the world. I'm Australian and if there was a choice of: "English, Australian or American narrator?", then it is a no-brainer - apologies to the latter two options, but I would elect to go with the first choice each time.

Ian Richardson reads "The Prince" by Machiavelli

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