Benner, Erica,

Be like the fox : Machiavelli in his world / Erica Benner. - First American Edition. - pages cm

Originally published under title: Be like the fox : Machiavelli's lifelong quest for freedom. London : Allen Lane, 2017.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The importance of good faith -- Take nothing on authority -- Do not be deceived by false glory -- Beware of doctors -- Have no fear of giants -- How to speak of princes -- Recover your freedom -- The way to paradise -- So blinded are you by present greed -- Build dykes and dams -- Fortune loves impetuous young men -- How to win -- Measure yourself and limit your hopes -- Be like the fox -- Simulate stupidity -- Imagine a true republic -- Never give up -- Aftermath.

9780393609721 (hardcover)

2017000694


Machiavelli, NiccoloÌ, 1469-1527.

B785.M24 / B455 2017

170.92