Naudé, Gabriel 1600-1653 creator text utu 2023 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2023-01-28 Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Originally published: "Sur la copie de Rome", 1667 Revolutions Political science Coups d'état -- Early works to 1800 JC "Sur la copie de Rome", 1667 09021095 https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_luEvmsHlvL8C https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69887 https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_luEvmsHlvL8C https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69887 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134621.0 69887