The Prince

Written by Niccolò Machiavelli

Narrated by James Acton

“It is not titles that honor men, but men that honor titles.”

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—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 describes the art and craft of war. It elaborates on the qualities of a prince and his prudence. It gives lessons in statesmanship and on judging the strength of principalities.

The world’s most influential—and controversial—treatise on politics

Composed in exile and published posthumously, The Prince is Niccolò Machiavelli’s legacy and the foundation of modern political theory. Drawing on his firsthand experiences as a diplomat and military commander in the Florentine Republic, Machiavelli disregards the rhetorical flourishes and sentimentality typically found in sixteenth-century mirrors for princes—guides instructing noblemen in the fine art of ruling—and gets straight to practical matters: how to eliminate rivals, when to use force, whether it is better to be loved or feared.

• Language: English
• Publisher: KnowLG Publications
• Release date: Aug 20, 2020
• ISBN: 9781662272967

Niccolò Machiavelli

Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527) was an Italian diplomat, philosopher and writer during the Renaissance era. Machiavelli led a politically charged life, often depicting his political endorsements in his writing. He led his own militia, and believed that violence made a leader more effective. Though he held surprising endorsements, Machiavelli is considered to be the father of political philosophy and political science, studying governments in an unprecedented manner that has forever shaped the field.

Reviews for The Prince

[Nyasha Machoko · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A book which deserves to be reread. It is a great book on strategy in life, politics and business.

[Laura Bjarnastein · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very good and solid advice and guidance to a prince made in this fine piece of litterature. I dare say that a nobleman indeed - or merely one at heart - may benefit greatly from this book.
Excellent reading pleasant to the ear.
I highly recommend this book as well as the reader.