Words of change. Niccolo Machiavelli / director, Pablo Garcia ; producer, Daniela Blanco ; scriptwriter, Mariana Iturriza ; fue una realización de Tranquilo Producciones.
Publisher:
Films for the Humanities & Sciences,
Copyright Date:
2004
Description:
1 videodisc (23 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Vision of the future -- Might makes right -- Ends justify the means -- Going to press.
Summary:
Few literary works have inspired as diverse and impassioned opinions as Machiavelli's The Prince. Some have denounced it as epitomizing the immorality and cynicism of despotic political rulers, while others have considered it a paragon of pragmatism and lucidity in political affairs. In this film, the treatise that gave birth to modern political theory is examined in depth, both from a historical perspective and in the context of Machiavelli's own turbulent life. A diplomat and city official, Machiavelli witnessed firsthand and was eventually caught up in the power struggles and intrigues of 16th-century Florence. From these observations and experiences, The Prince--acknowledged by many as western history's most important text on politics--was born.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.