PDF The Prince

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The
Prince
Description
It is not titles that honour men but men that
honour titles How can a prince rise to power What
must he do to remain in it What is
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expected of a good ruler Which is better 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 Machiavelli s The
Prince expounds on why the princes of Italy lost
their states He dedicates the book to Lorenzo de
Medici believing that it is he who can bring
salvation for Italy This classic edition is a
musthave for allThe book continues to influence
its readers and the hidden ruler in themIt
describes the art and craft of warIt gives
lessons in statesmanship and on judging the
strength of principalitiesThis hardbound edition
comes with gilded edges a ribbon bookmark and
beautiful endpapersIt is perfect for gifting and
will make a good addition to any library