"Here is the world's most famous master plan for seizing and holding power.
Astonishing in its candor The Prince even today remains a disturbingly realistic and prophetic work on what it takes to be a prince... a king... a president.
When, in 1512, Machiavelli was removed from his post in his beloved Florence, he resolved to set down a treatise on leadership that was practical, not idealistic.
In The Prince he envisioned would be unencumbered by ordinary ethical and moral values; his prince would be man and beast, fox and lion.
Today, this small sixteenth-century masterpiece has become essential reading for every student of government, and is the ultimate book on power politics."
For the Wikipedia analysis of the novel, click here. (Spoilers are likely). For the Wikipedia bio of Niccolo Machiavelli, click here. (Spoilers are possible).
We will meet to discuss The Prince on Thursday, July 31, at 7pm at the Atlantic Highlands Branch of the Monmouth County Library, located at 100 First Avenue inside Borough Hall.
We have some sad news to announce: Elita is moving back to Australia in September*. Our August* meeting will be the last one she will attend. Newer members may not know Elita very well because she hasn't been able to come recently, but she still plays a very big roll behind the scenes. Also, if it wasn't for her, there wouldn't be an evening book club. Lori and Elita started it together and without her encouragement it never would have been possible. So if you have time, please stop by to say good-bye and wish Elita well.
