The Prince
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4.4 • 172 Ratings
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Publisher Description
The Prince is a book that was controversial before it had even been sent to the printer. Written in vernacular Italian instead of Latin, dedicated to a member of one of the most powerful Italian families of the day, and only printed after Machiavelli’s death, this treatise on how to tyrannize effectively was considered shocking even by his contemporaries. The discussion of its morality that continues to this day gives us the modern-day word Machiavellian.
The book is organized into several sections, each one giving direction on the ruthless rule of principalities that Machiavelli based on both reading and personal experience. Despite its controversial nature, The Prince is often cited as one of the first examples of modern philosophical thought, and the “advice” contained within is still quoted as relevant today.
Customer Reviews
Darkly True
I would not recommend following all the tactics in this book however if you want to learn how to gain and maintain power this is a good place to start.
This Book Was Powerful and Inspirational
Many people have a wrong look on Nicolló but this book provided great insights on the leadership of a nation and how they ought to act. This book provided great insights on the importance of nationalism and the essential establishment of a Prince and his nation. It provides a pragmatic view on the importance of putting your nation above all others, establishing an empowered nation sovereignty. I 100% think all people should give this a read.
The Prince
Very difficult book to interpret, grammar and structure is different. But super powerful.