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| | 1. |  | Utopia: Thomas More
from Yale University Press
Price: $8.95
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I bought this book because it is a revered "classic". While I am sure More's intent might have been good, and his ideas even acceptable during his time, the main problem with his theory is the lack of freedom allotted to the individuals in his utopia. This sort of thing just does not fly these days.
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| | 2. |  | The Portable Machiavelli
from Penguin (Non-Classics)
Price: $12.24
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A useful compendium of Machiavelli's works that reveals a breadth of views not typically ascribed to Machiavelli; yes, we have The Prince, but we also have his Discourses, and even The Mandrake Root.
Reading the dedication to the Prince and following it up immediately with the dedication to the... more info
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| | 3. |  | Pensees (Penguin Classics)
from Penguin Classics
Price: $9.60
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I have read Pascal's Pensees 2 times now - and cannot but marvel at his depth and Truth. I have been blessed with languages and been able to read this monumental work in its original language of French. The translated book though is good and detracts not from the clear thoughts propounded. Truly an... more info
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| | 4. |  | Montaigne: Essays
from Penguin (Non-Classics)
Price: $10.20
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In 1580, Michel de Montaigne dedicated this "honest book" to his family and friends. It may be called an extended autobiography; but it is quite unusual in its scope as well as its candor. Having tasted the life of courtier, parliamentarian, world traveler and mayor of Bordeaux, Montaigne retreated... more info
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| | 8. |  | Selected Political Writings
from Hackett Pub Co Inc
Price: $9.95
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The Prince is a book everyone should read in order to understand how many kings and rulers who followed his philosphies drew their inpsiration from.Discources is simply outstanding. It will give you a deep appreciation of not only this man's erudition, but also of his great mind. All this for... more info
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