Machiavelli on Modern Leadership: Why Machiavelli's Iron Rules Are As Timely And Important Today As Five Centuries Ago Paperback – 5 May 2000

Nice book

What can i say, this book is beyond words. Thank you very much, Professor Dr. Michael A.Ledeen for everything, Indeed. the book is not just about Machtpolitik but also about Love. and if you think i am crazy and why i talk about love please read the definition of power by Professor Dr. Joseph S. Nye Jr, in the future of power page 3. Much love

Even after half a millennium, Machiavelli's advice to leaders is as contemporary as it was then. He goes to the essence of power and the means to achieve it. The struggle for power begins with the attempt to carve out a zone of freedom from others and continues with the extension of domination over others. First comes the fight for survival or for freedom from domination, then comes the fight for ambition, which is so powerful in humans that no matter what rank they rise it never abandons them. For Machiavelli the tools for discipline is to have a well armed force and laws enforced. Without them a nation is enfeebled and the survival of the state is mutually threatened. In present times the balance of the two distinguishes a successful state. There are many under developed states, which are facing extinction due to non-enforcement of the laws, as corruption takes precedence.At times it is necessary for a good man to perform evil acts, even to accomplish a honourable result. Consider the case of Turkey in the late 1970's when the nation was inundated by a terrorist wave without precedent. The feeble multi party democracy was unable to deal with the excruciating terror. The military seized power; in the next two years 50,000 people were arrested on charges of corruption. Turkey was denounced for its repression and violation of human rights. In all evil methods were used to achieve a noble task. In the mid 50's-60's, human rights were sacrificed in places like Malaysia, Taiwan, and Singapore by an authoritative rule to ensure the progress of the nation.Ledeen's "Machiavelli on modern leadership" is an account of Machiavelli's beliefs tied with situations in present times.

Fascinating book!!There’s too much to write in a review. I strongly recommend this book to anyone interested in leadership.I will be reading this book again and again.

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Exceptional reading learning some of the tricks and illusions in politics. Reading inspires thought and critical thinking.