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Title: The Prince
Author: Niccolo Machiavelli
Narrator: Bill DeWees
Format: Unabridged
Length: 2 hrs and 53 mins
Language: English
Release date: 10-11-11
Publisher: Simply Media
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 93 votes
Genres: Classics, European Literature
Publisher's Summary:
The Prince is considered the all-time best book on political strategy. It has of late become a much-referred-to book for all competitive situations. Machiavelli's name is associated closely with his philosophy, as he well deserves. His other works are worth reading or hearing, as well, especially his Art of War and Belfagor: The Devil Who Took a Wife.
Members Reviews:
Historically interesting but requires Context
The author makes many quite interesting points, but to understand the examples requires a lot of knowledge of the historical context. For someone not very well versed in the history and politics of sixteenth century Europe it is a challenge to understand the examples cited. The narration is good despite a few mispronunciations. While reading this book, one sees the continuing influence of this work on contemporary American politics. For people who just want a taste of The Prince, there are a few other selections that discuss the ideas without the need for deep historical context.
A very timely revelation
every man should make this book part of his must read, or listening agenda. I found it very revealing.
Didn't live up to the hype, but still worth it.
This book is overwhelmingly hyped up, but the majority of its contents is common sense if you've read any world history. However, if you haven't read any world history, it may still be a good read. But, for the price and length, being both low and short, it is not a bad option if only to familiarize yourself with a common reference.
As for the narration, the narrator did a very good job.
Problematic
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
I would not recommend this version of Machiavelli's "The Prince." Other versions are probably better. The reader mispronounces most of the Italian names which are crucial to the text; why he was not given better coaching on this, I cannot imagine (he has difficulty with some English words as well). It's very distracting, and detracts from the work.
Who was your favorite character and why?
N/A
Would you be willing to try another one of Bill DeWeess performances?
No.
Could you see The Prince being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?
No.
masterpiece read too fast
I like to enjoy my audiobooks while I am carrying some easy task, as preparing dinner. With this audiobook you must stop and actually concentrate on the reading because the reader is going so fast that your brain doesn't have the time to visualise the story.
I wish I could slow it down
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Title: The Prince
Author: Niccolo Machiavelli
Narrator: Bill DeWees
Format: Unabridged
Length: 2 hrs and 53 mins
Language: English
Release date: 10-11-11
Publisher: Simply Media
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 93 votes
Genres: Classics, European Literature
Publisher's Summary:
The Prince is considered the all-time best book on political strategy. It has of late become a much-referred-to book for all competitive situations. Machiavelli's name is associated closely with his philosophy, as he well deserves. His other works are worth reading or hearing, as well, especially his Art of War and Belfagor: The Devil Who Took a Wife.
Members Reviews:
Historically interesting but requires Context
The author makes many quite interesting points, but to understand the examples requires a lot of knowledge of the historical context. For someone not very well versed in the history and politics of sixteenth century Europe it is a challenge to understand the examples cited. The narration is good despite a few mispronunciations. While reading this book, one sees the continuing influence of this work on contemporary American politics. For people who just want a taste of The Prince, there are a few other selections that discuss the ideas without the need for deep historical context.
A very timely revelation
every man should make this book part of his must read, or listening agenda. I found it very revealing.
Didn't live up to the hype, but still worth it.
This book is overwhelmingly hyped up, but the majority of its contents is common sense if you've read any world history. However, if you haven't read any world history, it may still be a good read. But, for the price and length, being both low and short, it is not a bad option if only to familiarize yourself with a common reference.
As for the narration, the narrator did a very good job.
Problematic
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
I would not recommend this version of Machiavelli's "The Prince." Other versions are probably better. The reader mispronounces most of the Italian names which are crucial to the text; why he was not given better coaching on this, I cannot imagine (he has difficulty with some English words as well). It's very distracting, and detracts from the work.
Who was your favorite character and why?
N/A
Would you be willing to try another one of Bill DeWeess performances?
No.
Could you see The Prince being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?
No.
masterpiece read too fast
I like to enjoy my audiobooks while I am carrying some easy task, as preparing dinner. With this audiobook you must stop and actually concentrate on the reading because the reader is going so fast that your brain doesn't have the time to visualise the story.
I wish I could slow it down