Considerations politiques sur les coups d'estat by Gabriel Naudé

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Author Naudé, Gabriel, 1600-1653
LoC No. 09021095
Uniform Title Considérations politiques sur les coups d'état
Title Considerations politiques sur les coups d'estat
Original Publication "Sur la copie de Rome",1667.
Note Reading ease score: 45.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "Considérations politiques sur les coups d'état" by Gabriel Naudé is a political treatise written in the late 17th century. The work delves into the gravity and complexities of coups d'état, examining their moral implications and the necessity of political pragmatism in governance. Through intricate reasoning and references, the author endeavors to assess how those in power can navigate the treacherous landscape of politics while adhering to principles of justice and virtue. At the start of the treatise, the author identifies the challenges he faces in addressing a topic so fraught with danger and moral ambiguity as coups d'état. He outlines the potential backlash from discussing the deceit and manipulations inherent in political life, expressing strong apprehension that he might disturb his esteemed reader's moral sensibilities. Despite his youth and lack of experience, he feels compelled to explore these complex themes, suggesting that such discussions are unavoidable in understanding the nature of governance and authority in society. Thus, Naudé sets the stage for a profound exploration of political strategy and ethics, acknowledging the weight of his subject matter from the very outset. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class JC: Political science: Political theory
Subject Revolutions
Subject Political science
Subject Coups d'état -- Early works to 1800
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