\u201c It is not titles that honour men, but men that honour titles.\u201d How can a prince rise to power? What must he do to remain in it? What is expected of a good ruler? Which is better\u2014 to be feared or to be loved? Offering an explicit insight into the minds of a ruler, here is a practical handbook and a political treatise exploring the attainment, maintenance, and utilization of political power in the Western world. It warns that if a state is not governed properly it shall collapse on the ruler. It elaborates on the qualities of a prince and his prudence. One of the first works of modern political philosophy, Niccol\u00f2 Machiavelli\u2019 s The Prince expounds on why the princes of Italy lost their states. He dedicates the book to Lorenzo de\u2019 Medici, believing that it is he who can bring salvation for Italy. This classic edition is a must-have for all! \u2022 The book continues to influence its readers and the hidden ruler in them \u2022 It describes the art and craft of war \u2022 It gives lessons in statesmanship and on judging the strength of principalities \u2022 This hardbound edition comes with gilded edges, a ribbon bookmark, and beautiful endpapers \u2022 It is perfect for gifting and will make a good addition to any library<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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