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The Stakes: Thoughts on Machiavelli

The American Mind

CHAPTER

The Book of Machiavellians by Strauss

Stross: Even a superficial reading of the book is valuable. I would not want anybody to be dissuaded from picking up the book and giving it a go. The beautiful thing like a great teacher is that strauss gives both newcomers and beginners something to take home with themselves. And very experienced, very thoughtful, careful readers a lifetime to take home, like you've been doing with him.

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