Often cited as one of the first works in modern political philosophy, The Prince is a political treatise that relates author Niccolo Machiavelli's theories on state-building and rulership. Drawing on his experience as a diplomat, Machiavelli discusses the important policies for both republican free-states and hereditary princedoms, and outlines the most successful political tactics, many of which remain relevant into modern times. Controversial at the time of its writing in 1513, The Prince was not officially printed until 1532, almost two decades later and five years after Niccolo Machiavelli's death. At the time, the ideas put forth in the treatise directly conflicted with dominant religious doctrines, and negative connotations surrounding the term "Machiavellian" continue to endure. Nonetheless, The Prince has influenced rulers including King Henry VIII and Catherine de Medici, and political philosophers such as Francis Bacon and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and has become one of the most widely read works of political philosophy in history. HarperTorch brings great works of non-fiction and the dramatic arts to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperTorch collection to build your digital library.

The Prince

COLLEZIONE COMPLETA:Volume 1°CliziaDiscorso o dialogo intorno alla nostra linguaFavola di Belfagor ArcidiavoloI capitoliI decennaliLa vita di Castruccio Castracani da LuccaL'asinoLettera a Francesco VettoriMandragolaVolume 2°Istorie fiorentineVolume 3°Discorsi sopra la prima Deca di Tito LivioVolume 4°Dell'arte della guerraIl Principe

MACHIAVELLI - VOLUME 1° - Clizia- Discorso o dialogo intorno alla nostra lingua- Favola di Belfagor Arcidiavolo- I capitoli- I decennali- La vita di Castruccio Castracani da Lucca- L’asino- Lettera a Francesco Vettori -Mandragola

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