O Príncipe by Nicolau Maquiavel

O Príncipe

A Machiavellian Masterclass for the Modern Leader

Narrated byGustavo Ottoni
Length5h56m
Release dateMarch 6, 2018
LanguagePortuguese
★★★★ 4.2 (5,299 ratings)

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AuthorNicolau Maquiavel
NarratorGustavo Ottoni
Runtime5h56m
PublishedMarch 6, 2018
Rating★★★★ 4.2 / 5 (5,299 ratings)
CategoriesHistory, World, Literature & Fiction, Classics, Politics & Social Sciences, Politics & Government, Political Science, Philosophy
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

What sets this audiobook apart is its ability to balance intellectual rigor with accessibility, making Maquiavel's complex ideas feel both challenging and approachable. Ottoni's narration plays a significant role in this achievement, injecting a subtle sense of drama and emotion into the narrative. Whether you're a seasoned historian or simply looking to expand your knowledge, 'O Príncipe' offers a thought-provoking journey that will leave you questioning the nature of power and the responsibilities that come with it.

Tags: PhilosophyHistoryWorld PoliticsLeadershipItalian LiteratureAudiobook Classics

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Editor's Review ★★★★

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As I listened to Gustavo Ottoni's engaging narration, I found myself drawn into the world of 16th-century Italy, where the art of politics was a delicate dance of power, loyalty, and deception. Maquiavel's writing is both dense and lyrical, and Ottoni's voice brings out the beauty of his prose. One of the audiobook's greatest strengths is its pacing, which moves seamlessly from philosophical musings to practical advice and back again. If I have a criticism, it's that the translation can feel a bit stilted at times, losing some of the original's poetic flair. Nevertheless, 'O Príncipe' remains a gripping listen, one that will keep you hooked from start to finish.

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