Machiavelli and Mystery of State
| Author | : Peter S. Donaldson |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 250 |
| Release | : 1992-08-28 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0521437903 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780521437905 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (905 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Machiavelli and Mystery of State by : Peter S. Donaldson
Download or read book Machiavelli and Mystery of State written by Peter S. Donaldson and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1992-08-28 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Machiavelli and Mystery of State studies the intersection of sacred and secular conceptions of kingship in the Renaissance by documenting in detail six instances of the attempt to connect Machiavelli's thought to an ancient and secret tradition of political counsel, the arcana imperii or mysteries of state. This book illuminates an important and neglected dimension of Machiavelli's powerful influence on Renaissance political discourse.
