The Prince (Hackett Classics)
by Niccolo Machiavelli (Author), James B. Atkinson (Translator){Complete Edition}
Why Read This Book?
- •"The Prince" is a seminal political treatise by Niccolò Machiavelli , written in the early 16th century.
- •The book is a guide on political power and leadership, aimed at advising rulers on how to maintain control over their states and subjects .
- •Machiavelli discusses various types of principalities (territories ruled by a prince) and the different methods to acquire and maintain political power, advocating for pragmatism, adaptability, and at times, ruthless tactics .
- •His key argument is that a ruler should be both feared and loved, but if only one is possible, it is better to be feared .
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"The Prince" is a seminal political treatise by Niccolò Machiavelli , written in the early 16th century. The book is a guide on political power and leadership, aimed at advising rulers on how to maintain control over their states and subjects . Machiavelli discusses various types of principalities (territories ruled by a prince) and the different methods to acquire and maintain political power, advocating for pragmatism, adaptability, and at times, ruthless tactics . His key argument is that a ruler should be both feared and loved, but if only one is possible, it is better to be feared .
The treatise delves into themes of morality, human nature, and the effectiveness of ruling with an iron hand, which has made it both influential and controversial throughout history. Available at LIBRAZE.KE at a competitive price in Kenya today.
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