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Discover Machiavelli’s timeless insights into power,
leadership, and statecraft in a premium Easton Press leather-bound edition.
This heirloom-volume elevates The Prince from a Renaissance classic to a
shelf-worthy centerpiece for every library, study, or thoughtful gift. Considered by many to be among the 100 greatest books ever written.
Features:
- Full genuine leather binding with expertly foil-stamped
spine and cover
- Elegant gilded page edges that shimmer on display and
resist wear
- Rich silk moire endpapers and a satin ribbon bookmark for
a luxurious reading experience
- Smyth-sewn binding for lasting durability and smooth,
lay-flat reading
- Archival-quality paper chosen for longevity and
readability
The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli
- Easton Press Collector's Edition 1980
- 185 pages
- Condition: Near mint unread condition.
About The Prince
Niccolò Machiavelli's The Prince, written in 1513–1514 and published posthumously in 1532, is a foundational work in political philosophy and Renaissance literature. In a concise guide to statecraft, Machiavelli analyzes how rulers gain, hold, and consolidate power amid volatile fortunes, offering a pragmatic, secular view of leadership that separates political necessity from conventional morality. The Prince is historically significant for inaugurating modern political realism: it urges rulers to understand human nature, exploit alliances, manage perception, and use prudent force when required to secure the stability of the state. By shifting focus from idealized virtue to effective governance, Machiavelli helped move Western political thought away from medieval justifications of rule toward a more secular, empirical approach to power. Its enduring influence extends through the development of modern political science, the study of power dynamics, and debates about legitimacy, virtue, tyranny, and the responsibilities of rulers across Europe and beyond.
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