The Prince

The Florentine sage Niccolò Machiavelli gifted the world one of the greatest books of his time - the treatise "The Prince," which sparked a wave of heated discussions and fierce debates. His teachings, which gave rise to the concept of "Machiavellianism," have been perceived for centuries as a symbol of political immorality and betrayal. Meanwhile, the view of Machiavelli's creative legacy has significantly changed in light of the historical experience of the past century, unveiling a new layer of understanding of his ideas and perspectives.
This edition combines two key works of the thinker: the treatise "The Prince" and his accompanying reflections on the first ten books of the Roman historian Titus Livius. These texts allow the study of the mechanisms of power, providing deep insights into human passions and vices, truthfully revealing the art of governance, the foundations of which remain relevant even after five centuries. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of political intrigues and philosophical revelations revealed by the master's hand, and discover the secrets of successful rule through the prism of time!