Uploaded April 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This video explores the connection between 'The Prince' a controversial 16th century text on leadership and warfare and Frank Herbert's sci-fi classic 'Dune'. It demonstrates how Herbert engages with the text through his characters and world building.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 The Prince Introduction
0:31 Italy in Machiavelli's time
1:47 Dune Introduction
2:12 Types of States and how to rule them
7:30 Different types of government
9:43 Holding on to power
10:45 Emulating great men
12:38 Requiring hardship
13:33 Military power and how to use it
15:27 Love fear and hate
19:31 Winning honour
Two other videos on the book 'Dune' that maybe of interest. Both from @Ramseyreadsandreviews
Should you read. youtu.be/AN6SGQ2rfLs
Joint review (Ramsey starts at about the 8 minute mark) youtu.be/BJAY7GZ8tFU
This video explores the connection between 'The Prince' a controversial 16th century text on leadership and warfare and Frank Herbert's sci-fi classic 'Dune'. It demonstrates how Herbert engages with the text through his characters and world building.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 The Prince Introduction
0:31 Italy in Machiavelli's time
1:47 Dune Introduction
2:12 Types of States and how to rule them
7:30 Different types of government
9:43 Holding on to power
10:45 Emulating great men
12:38 Requiring hardship
13:33 Military power and how to use it
15:27 Love fear and hate
19:31 Winning honour
Two other videos on the book 'Dune' that maybe of interest. Both from @Ramseyreadsandreviews
Should you read. youtu.be/AN6SGQ2rfLs
Joint review (Ramsey starts at about the 8 minute mark) youtu.be/BJAY7GZ8tFU
