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Book SynopsisThe age of princes has passed, but the age of politicians is at its heights. So is Niccolò Machiavelli’s The Prince any less relevant? No. But it needs an update, to reflect the political realities of our times. That is the purpose of this groundbreaking manuscript—a guide to success in contemporary politics, where the democratically-elected politician has assumed the role of the classical prince. Here is revealed how a politician must act if she wants to be successful, how she must plot her every move, whether dealing with colleagues, constituents, family members, bureaucrats, lobbyists or the media.
Indeed, this manuscript is unique, for it exposes at a level of detail never seen before the inner workings of the mind of the contemporary politician. And while it may prove an asset to aspiring politicians, its frank and honest nature will no doubt strike fear in the hearts of incumbent politicians as it sheds light on their motives, intentions, and aspirations.
Table of ContentsProlegomena
The Lay of the Land
I. From the prince to the politicianII. The role of the politician in the liberal democratic stateIII. What draws the citizen to the world of politicsIV. Why all politics is localV. The politician: crusader and opportunist
Getting Elected
VI. How the aspiring political may gain election
Holding Office
VII. How the politician should deal with his political superiorsVIII. How the politician should deal with her political peersIX. How the politician should deal with his political inferiorsX. How the politician should behave in curiaXI. How the politician should behave in cameraXII. Concerning particular dangers for the politician as office holderXIII. Concerning the politician and his constituents XIV. Concerning the politician and her personal staffXV. Concerning the politician and the bureaucracyXVI. Concerning the politician and her financial backersXVII. Concerning the politician and those who may command blocs of votersXVIII. Concerning the politician, policy makers, consultants and lobbyistsXIX. Concerning the politician and the mediaXX. Concerning the politician and her familyXXI. Concerning political discourse
Getting Re-Elected
XXII. How the politician should behave between electionsXXIII. How the politician should behave during re-election campaignsXXIV. Concerning the risks attendant on political ascensions
Ends and Means
XXV. The politician's better angelXXVI. Conclusion
Postscripts
Concerning Donald TrumpGlossary of Proper NamesAcknowledgementsIndex
