Be like the fox : Machiavelli in his world /
Erica Benner.
- First American Edition.
- pages cm
Originally published under title: Be like the fox : Machiavelli's lifelong quest for freedom. London : Allen Lane, 2017.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The importance of good faith -- Take nothing on authority -- Do not be deceived by false glory -- Beware of doctors -- Have no fear of giants -- How to speak of princes -- Recover your freedom -- The way to paradise -- So blinded are you by present greed -- Build dykes and dams -- Fortune loves impetuous young men -- How to win -- Measure yourself and limit your hopes -- Be like the fox -- Simulate stupidity -- Imagine a true republic -- Never give up -- Aftermath.