The Prince
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3.9 • 84 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Niccolò Machiavelli was an Italian historian, diplomat, and philosopher who is often credited with being the founder of modern political science. He also served as Secretary to the Second Chancery of the Republic of Florence from 1498 to 1512. Machiavelli’s life coincided with tumultuous times when the Italian city-states were in flux. His experiences living during the Renaissance shaped Machiavelli’s political writings including his most important work, The Prince.
The Prince is a political discourse on power politics. It provides a practical guide on ruling. Chapters include advice on how to acquire and hold new states, whether it is better to be feared or loved, and how to maintain a strong military.
Customer Reviews
The Prince is a masterpiece
I picked this book up from a list of “100 books to read”. It could not be a more important book EVER written. It is a guide, not just for princes of old, not just for men, but for any person who seeks a guide to self improvement and a lesson or two in restraint, order, and conduct. I highly recommend this book to any and all.
Master Si’Relle
Awesome ancient intellectual read