Machiavelli and Us

Though only appearing as an occasional reference in the Marxist philosopher's oeuvre, Machiavelli was an unseen constant presence. For together with Spinoza and Marx, Machiavelli was a veritable Althusserian passion. Machiavelli and Us reveals why, and will be welcomed for the light it sheds on the richly complex thought of its author. Though only appearing as an occasional reference in Marxist writings, Machiavelli was an unseen constant presence. Althusser examines his significance in this study which was originally prepared as a course of lectures French philosopher with his groundbreaking study of Machiaveilli. The translation of Louis Althusser's analysis of Machiavelli.