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"The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli is a political treatise written in 1513. Designed as an instruction guide for new rulers, it boldly argues that immoral acts may sometimes be necessary to achieve political power and glory. Written in Italian rather than Latin, this controversial work breaks from traditional advice literature by focusing on practical effectiveness over abstract ideals. Its unflinching examination of power and leadership challenged the dominant Catholic doctrines of its time and gave birth to the term "Machiavellian." ... Read more
About this eBook
| Author | Machiavelli, Niccolò, 1469-1527 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Ricci, Luigi, 1842-1915 |
| Uniform Title | Il Principe. English |
| Title | The Prince |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Prince |
| Credits | Marc D’Hooghe |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 47.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | JC: Political science: Political theory |
| Subject | Political ethics -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57037 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-57037-2 |
| Release Date | Apr 23, 2018 |
| Last Update | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 3898 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Original page: gutenberg.org/ebooks/57037