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Book SynopsisThat Machiavelli’s name has become synonymous with cold-eyed political calculation only heightens the intrinsic fascination of
The Prince—the world’s preeminent how-to manual on the art of getting and keeping power and one of the literary landmarks of the Italian Renaissance. Written in a vigorous, straightforward style that reflects its author’s realism, this treatise on states, statecraft, and the ideal ruler is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how human society actually works.
