by Niccolo Machiavelli · Penguin Classics · tapa dura · ISBN 9780141395876
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The Prince is a 16th-century political treatise by the Italian diplomat and historian Niccolò Machiavelli. It describes how to acquire and maintain political power. The treatise is not abstract, but based on historical examples and observation of contemporary politics. Machiavelli argues that the end justifies the means and that rulers must be willing to use deception and manipulation to maintain their power. The book has been highly influential and controversial, and has been interpreted in various ways over the centuries. This Penguin Classics edition includes a contemporary translation by Tim Parks, as well as an introduction that discusses Machiavelli's life and reputation, and explores the historical background to the work.
Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli was a Florentine diplomat, author, philosopher, and historian who lived during the Italian Renaissance. He is best known for his political treatise The Prince, written around 1513 but not published until 1532, five years after his death. He has often been called the father of modern political philosophy and political science.
