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Translated by Luigi Ricci, Revised by E.R.P. Vincent, Introduction by Max Lerner
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Logic! While Machiavelli is looked upon as a shrewd politician he is quite the opposite of John Potenza, the character in my book, but that’s where the similarities begin. Machiavelli was the most logical person ever. I’m fascinated by Logic. So is my crime-solving detective, who uses everything logical to figure out life. Potenza is a loyal Italian, so is Machiavelli. Machiavelli is loyal to himself and his cause, for Potenza it's the cause and family.
If you love logic and intrigue, you will love The Prince. It deals with the logic of human experience; one powerful tool in…
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