Machiavelli and international relations: critical reassessments

  • Antonio Cerella (Editor)
  • , Ernesto Gallo (Editor)

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    Abstract

    The aim of this Special Issue is to provide a full exploration of Machiavelli‘s complex and multifaceted international political theory, resuming an interrupted conversation and filling the gap on such a topical thinker. From The Prince to The Discourses, from The Art of War to The Histories, the Special Issue aims to re-explore the key issues in Machiavelli‘s international thought, and dig in depth into some of its most fundamental aspects: the relevance of human nature in determining political conflict; the influence of his ideas on the Realist tradition; the use of force and the morality dilemma; the importance of laws in the foundation of states and their limitations; the central role played by charisma and chance in influencing foreign policy; the impact of domestic political structures on international politics.
    Original languageEnglish
    PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
    Number of pages554
    Publication statusPublished - Jul 2016

    Publication series

    NameInternational Politics
    PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
    No.4
    Volume53
    ISSN (Print)1384-5748
    ISSN (Electronic)1740-3898

    Bibliographical note

    Note: Special issue of the journal International Politics guest edited by Antonio Cerella and Ernesto Gallo.

    Keywords

    • Politics and international studies

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