Memo From Machiavelli - How to Succeed in British Politics

Discusses whether the teachings of Niccolò Machiavelli are still relevant in politics today. Machiavelli has become synonymous with sinister and unscrupulous intrigue, but recent work shows him as a pragmatic patriot. Some British politicians, including David Mellor, Roy Hattersley, Lord Carrington, Clare Short and Alan Clark, put forward their views on Machiavelli's legacy and extracts from 'The Prince' are read by Ian Richardson.