The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli [Audiobook] #strategy #history #machiavelli

The Prince written by Niccolò Machiavelli in the early 16th century, remains a timeless classic that holds immense significance in the realms of political theory and human nature. This enduring work has endured through the centuries and continues to be studied for several key reasons:

Machiavelli's The Prince provides profound insights into power, governance, and statecraft, offering a candid analysis of political strategies and the pursuit of power. Unlike idealistic contemporaries, Machiavelli's work focuses on practical aspects of rule, challenging readers with unvarnished truths about political dynamics. This realism has had a lasting influence, shaping modern political thought and inspiring leaders and philosophers, making it a cornerstone in the study of politics and international relations.

00:00:00 Dedication To the Magnificent Lorenzo Di Piero De’ Medici

00:02:48 1) HOW MANY KINDS OF PRINCIPALITIES THERE ARE,
AND BY WHAT MEANS THEY ARE ACQUIRED.

00:03:34 2) CONCERNING HEREDITARY PRINCIPALITIES.

00:05:07 3) CONCERNING MIXED PRINCIPALITIES.

00:21:46 4) WHY THE KINGDOM OF DARIUS, CONQUERED BY ALEXANDER,
DID NOT REBEL AGAINST THE SUCCESSORS OF ALEXANDER AT HIS DEATH.

00:29:06 5) CONCERNING THE WAY TO GOVERN CITIES OR PRINCIPALITIES
WHICH LIVED UNDER THEIR OWN LAWS BEFORE THEY WERE ANNEXED.

00:31:42 6) CONCERNING NEW PRINCIPALITIES WHICH ARE ACQUIRED
BY ONE’S OWN ARMS AND ABILITY.

00:38:44 7) CONCERNING NEW PRINCIPALITIES WHICH ARE ACQUIRED
EITHER BY THE ARMS OF OTHERS OR BY GOOD FORTUNE.

00:53:12 8) CONCERNING THOSE WHO HAVE OBTAINED A PRINCIPALITY
BY WICKEDNESS.

01:04:43 9) CONCERNING A CIVIL PRINCIPALITY.

01:11:51 10) CONCERNING THE WAY IN WHICH THE STRENGTH OF
ALL PRINCIPALITIES OUGHT TO BE MEASURED.

01:15:52 11) CONCERNING ECCLESIASTICAL PRINCIPALITIES.

01:21:02 12) HOW MANY KINDS OF SOLDIERY THERE ARE, AND
CONCERNING MERCENARIES.

01:30:51 13) CONCERNING AUXILIARIES, MIXED SOLDIERY, AND
ONE’S OWN.

01:38:14 14) THAT WHICH CONCERNS A PRINCE ON THE SUBJECT
OF THE ART OF WAR.

01:43:09 15) CONCERNING THINGS FOR WHICH MEN, AND ESPECIALLY
PRINCES, ARE PRAISED OR BLAMED.

01:46:14 16) CONCERNING LIBERALITY AND MEANNESS.

01:51:03 17) CONCERNING CRUELTY AND CLEMENCY, AND WHETHER
IT IS BETTER TO BE LOVED THAN FEARED.

01:57:07 18) CONCERNING THE WAY IN WHICH PRINCES SHOULD
KEEP FAITH.

02:02:51 19) THAT ONE SHOULD AVOID BEING DESPISED AND HATED.

02:23:18 20) ARE FORTRESSES, AND MANY OTHER THINGS TO WHICH
PRINCES OFTEN RESORT, ADVANTAGEOUS OR HURTFUL?

02:32:09 21) HOW A PRINCE SHOULD CONDUCT HIMSELF SO AS
TO GAIN RENOWN.

02:39:21 22) CONCERNING THE SECRETARIES OF PRINCES.

02:41:56 23) HOW FLATTERERS SHOULD BE AVOIDED.

02:45:55 24) WHY THE PRINCES OF ITALY HAVE LOST THEIR STATES.

02:48:51 25) WHAT FORTUNE CAN EFFECT IN HUMAN AFFAIRS AND
HOW TO WITHSTAND HER.

02:55:28 26) AN EXHORTATION TO LIBERATE ITALY FROM THE
BARBARIANS.

03:03:29 DESCRIPTION OF THE METHODS ADOPTED BY THE
DUKE VALENTINO WHEN MURDERING VITELLOZZO VITELLI,

03:17:36 THE LIFE OF CASTRUCCIO CASTRACANI OF LUCCA

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[ninjasheep]

People (especially of the time) attacked him for advocating "Tyranny" or being "evil". But it really seems like his philosophy was "If you are going to be a autocrat you might as well rule over a peaceful realm"

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*"The Prince, " written by Niccolò Machiavelli* in the early 16th century, remains a timeless classic that holds immense significance in the realms of political theory and human nature. This enduring work has endured through the centuries and continues to be studied for several key reasons:

*Insights into Power and Politics:*
- "The Prince" delves into power, governance, and statecraft.
- Machiavelli's candid analysis of political strategies, manipulation, and power pursuit is foundational in political thought.
- Pragmatic use of power and ruler-subject relationships remain relevant in modern politics.

*Realism and Unvarnished Truth:*
- Machiavelli offers a realistic portrayal of political dynamics, differing from contemporary idealistic views.
- Focuses on practical aspects of rule, even if they seem ruthless or controversial.
- Challenges readers to confront governance complexities and ethics.

*Adaptability and Timelessness:*
- Despite Renaissance Italy origins, "The Prince" adapts to different historical and cultural contexts.
- Principles apply across eras, aiding understanding of leadership and decision-making.

*Human Nature and Psychology:*
- Machiavelli explores psychology in politics, including fear, loyalty, ambition, and power dynamics.
- Insights into human nature applicable to contemporary situations.

*Controversy and Debate:*
- "The Prince" has ignited debates among scholars, politicians, and thinkers for centuries.
- Diverse interpretations and controversial nature ensure ongoing relevance in academia and public discourse.

*Influence on Political Thought:*
- Shapes modern political thought significantly.
- Inspires new approach to governance, influences subsequent philosophers and leaders.
- Leaves lasting impact on politics, international relations study.


00:00:00 Dedication To the Magnificent Lorenzo Di Piero De’ Medici

00:02:48 1) HOW MANY KINDS OF PRINCIPALITIES THERE ARE,
AND BY WHAT MEANS THEY ARE ACQUIRED.

00:03:34 2) CONCERNING HEREDITARY PRINCIPALITIES.

00:05:07 3) CONCERNING MIXED PRINCIPALITIES.

00:21:46 4) WHY THE KINGDOM OF DARIUS, CONQUERED BY ALEXANDER,
DID NOT REBEL AGAINST THE SUCCESSORS OF ALEXANDER AT HIS DEATH.

00:29:06 5) CONCERNING THE WAY TO GOVERN CITIES OR PRINCIPALITIES
WHICH LIVED UNDER THEIR OWN LAWS BEFORE THEY WERE ANNEXED.

00:31:42 6) CONCERNING NEW PRINCIPALITIES WHICH ARE ACQUIRED
BY ONE’S OWN ARMS AND ABILITY.

00:38:44 7) CONCERNING NEW PRINCIPALITIES WHICH ARE ACQUIRED
EITHER BY THE ARMS OF OTHERS OR BY GOOD FORTUNE.

00:53:12 8) CONCERNING THOSE WHO HAVE OBTAINED A PRINCIPALITY
BY WICKEDNESS.

01:04:43 9) CONCERNING A CIVIL PRINCIPALITY.

01:11:51 10) CONCERNING THE WAY IN WHICH THE STRENGTH OF
ALL PRINCIPALITIES OUGHT TO BE MEASURED.

01:15:52 11) CONCERNING ECCLESIASTICAL PRINCIPALITIES.

01:21:02 12) HOW MANY KINDS OF SOLDIERY THERE ARE, AND
CONCERNING MERCENARIES.

01:30:51 13) CONCERNING AUXILIARIES, MIXED SOLDIERY, AND
ONE’S OWN.

01:38:14 14) THAT WHICH CONCERNS A PRINCE ON THE SUBJECT
OF THE ART OF WAR.

01:43:09 15) CONCERNING THINGS FOR WHICH MEN, AND ESPECIALLY
PRINCES, ARE PRAISED OR BLAMED.

01:46:14 16) CONCERNING LIBERALITY AND MEANNESS.

01:51:03 17) CONCERNING CRUELTY AND CLEMENCY, AND WHETHER
IT IS BETTER TO BE LOVED THAN FEARED.

01:57:07 18) CONCERNING THE WAY IN WHICH PRINCES SHOULD
KEEP FAITH.

02:02:51 19) THAT ONE SHOULD AVOID BEING DESPISED AND HATED.

02:23:18 20) ARE FORTRESSES, AND MANY OTHER THINGS TO WHICH
PRINCES OFTEN RESORT, ADVANTAGEOUS OR HURTFUL?

02:32:09 21) HOW A PRINCE SHOULD CONDUCT HIMSELF SO AS
TO GAIN RENOWN.

02:39:21 22) CONCERNING THE SECRETARIES OF PRINCES.

02:41:56 23) HOW FLATTERERS SHOULD BE AVOIDED.

02:45:55 24) WHY THE PRINCES OF ITALY HAVE LOST THEIR STATES.

02:48:51 25) WHAT FORTUNE CAN EFFECT IN HUMAN AFFAIRS AND
HOW TO WITHSTAND HER.

02:55:28 26) AN EXHORTATION TO LIBERATE ITALY FROM THE
BARBARIANS.

03:03:29 DESCRIPTION OF THE METHODS ADOPTED BY THE
DUKE VALENTINO WHEN MURDERING VITELLOZZO VITELLI,

03:17:36 THE LIFE OF CASTRUCCIO CASTRACANI OF LUCCA

[st.wilfred]

Thank you sir for your work. May God bless you for you for value you provide in the society.

[boldcounsel]

This is my 7th time going through _The Prince_ (over about a 30 year time period). I didn't see Machiavelli as "Machiavellian" the first time I read it and I still don't now.

Whoever made that association either didn't grasp the context/purpose of this book correctly.... *OR* was "Machiavellian" themselves (wicked and scheming) and made that association so that people (especially righteous ones) would reject Machiavelli and _The Prince_ without investigation.

I'm just speculating, but I've heard this about other books too. Doing this is sometimes known as "poisoning the well."

[CamaguNcoso]

I have been desiring to get an audiobook on this, I just did not like how other channels did the audiobook. I guess I did not like their voice or so. I am going with this one. Thank you Illacertus, your videos have helped me in my life

[DesperadoNosferatu]

00:00 Forward
2:49 Chapter 1
3:34 Chapter 2
5:06 Chapter 3

[noone]

This is Amazing! Always wanted this from you.

[rohitdutt]

I just bought the book today 😂😂and found the audiobook right now just thinking which one to start or watch

[CamaguNcoso]

I think last time I was on this channel it was maybe 2020. It's been years without being here and the channel has grew. I am impressed

[TFLuzcius]

i just bought the book, i will read it and hear it :D

[arnavmehta]

Amazing Content! However it seems that there is an editing issue. The dialogues at 1:01:23 and few minutes before it seems to repeat themselves.

[romanxkostan]

Could you do a video about Cesare Borgia whom the prince is based on?

[DishyLemon]

I appreciate the extra stuff for the 4th quarter. The other people don't have that

[reshjayson]

People will watch them that way, more views

[reshjayson]

Break it down man. Break it down to small parts like ur previous videos