The Prince

5b, 1903 by Niccolo Machiavelli Notes The Prince, written by Niccolò Machiavelli in 1513, is a seminal work in political theory and realpolitik. The book offers pragmatic advice to new princes and rulers on how to maintain power and control over their states. Machiavelli emphasizes the importance of pragmatism over morality, suggesting that deceit and manipulation are acceptable means to achieve and hold power. His discussions on the effective use of cruelty, the fickleness of the populace, and the need for a ruler to be both loved and feared have cemented The Prince as a controversial yet profoundly influential text in the study of politics and governance. Description Vellum binding, some swelling on front binding, gold tooling front, back and spine, good conditiion.