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Paperback cover has some wear, creases and tears. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-worn copy of Niccolò Machiavelli’s seminal work, “The Prince,” bears the marks of a book that has been studied, debated, and treasured by generations of readers. Published in 1532, this Renaissance treatise on statecraft and power has withstood the test of time, its provocative insights into the nature of politics and leadership remaining as relevant today as they were five centuries ago.
Machiavelli’s frank and often controversial advice to rulers, including the famous exhortation that it is better to be feared than loved, has sparked endless discussion and controversy. Yet, beneath the surface, “The Prince” is a profound meditation on the harsh realities of governance and the sacrifices required to maintain order and stability in a turbulent world.
This edition, translated by George Bull, presents Machiavelli’s timeless wisdom in a clear and accessible form, making it an excellent choice for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the enduring legacy of one of history’s most influential political philosophers.
