{"product_id":"9781907326264","title":"Capstone Classics: The Politics Classic","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCapstone Classics: The Politics Classic\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eMachiavelli, Niccolò; Butler-Bowdon, Tom\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMachiavelli’s pragmatic blueprint for republican government and active \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ecitizenship\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eDiscourses on Livy: The Politics Classic\u003c\/i\u003e, Niccolò Machiavelli reveals a radically different political vision than the one portrayed in the autocratic ruthlessness of \u003ci\u003eThe Prince\u003c\/i\u003e. Through careful commentary on Livy’s history of republican Rome, Machiavelli proposes a system of government that upholds civic freedom and security by instilling active citizenship virtues while encouraging citizens to prioritize state needs above selfish interests.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmbitious in scope yet clear-eyed and pragmatic, the \u003ci\u003eDiscourses \u003c\/i\u003eforms a modern theory of republican politics continues to shine a light on contemporary financial, economic, and political issues regarding the role of the state and democracy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders will also discover:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMachiavelli’s carefully argued framework for maintaining civic freedom while balancing individual liberty against collective state security and prosperity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical insights on how republican institutions can cultivate virtuous citizens who actively participate in governance and public affairs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalysis of Roman history that illuminates timeless patterns in political behaviour, institutional design, and the preservation of liberty\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA counterpoint to \u003ci\u003eThe Prince\u003c\/i\u003e that showcases Machiavelli’s nuanced understanding of both autocratic and democratic forms of government\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis edition features an introduction by Tom Butler-Bowdon, editor of the Capstone Classics series, that contextualizes this classic work within modern political philosophy and contemporary governance debates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEssential reading for anyone interested in political philosophy, governance theory, or the foundations of republican thought, \u003ci\u003eDiscourses on Livy\u003c\/i\u003e offers timeless wisdom for citizens, students, and professionals seeking to understand the enduring tensions between individual freedom and collective responsibility in democratic societies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Capstone\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2026-09-22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781907326264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: cm xcm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 300\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46410774741132,"sku":"9781907326264","price":17.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781907326264_5c01be05-2cdb-402c-9eab-df016a478fca.jpg?v=1775047681","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781907326264","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}