The Prince (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)
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“It is not titles that honour men, but men that honour 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 elaborates on the qualities of a prince and his prudence. One of the first works of modern political philosophy, Niccolò Machiavelli’s The Prince expounds on why the princes of Italy lost their states. He dedicates the book to Lorenzo de’ Medici, believing that it is he who can bring salvation for Italy. This classic edition is a must-have for all! The book continues to influence its readers and the hidden ruler in them It describes the art and craft of war It gives lessons in statesmanship and on judging the strength of principalities This hardbound edition comes with gilded edges, a ribbon bookmark, and beautiful endpapers It is perfect for gifting and will make a good addition to any library Review: Quality - I love the quality of the book its really great 👍 and also the book are good too read Review: Best quality, much better than expected! - Physical Quality of Book - The book is really good, sturdy and has a bookmark which is naturally good. Pages with golden lining gives it a very decent and aesthetic look. Psychological Quality of Book - "IT IS MUCH SAFER TO BE FEARED THAN LOVED" and the book means it. Niccolo Machiavelli and Machiavellianism is not about manipulation, cynicism or evil tactics. It is about understanding how the power works, why good intentions always fail, and ultimately understanding what happens if power and authority is misunderstood and mishandled. This book is not about any fantasy or entertainment, it throws light on some ultimate truth. If you wish to get an idea on power, leadership, negotiation, etc. you should go for it.
| Best Sellers Rank | #803 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3 in European History (Books) #6 in Military History (Books) #9 in Historical Fiction (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 841 Reviews |
S**L
Quality
I love the quality of the book its really great 👍 and also the book are good too read
M**I
Best quality, much better than expected!
Physical Quality of Book - The book is really good, sturdy and has a bookmark which is naturally good. Pages with golden lining gives it a very decent and aesthetic look. Psychological Quality of Book - "IT IS MUCH SAFER TO BE FEARED THAN LOVED" and the book means it. Niccolo Machiavelli and Machiavellianism is not about manipulation, cynicism or evil tactics. It is about understanding how the power works, why good intentions always fail, and ultimately understanding what happens if power and authority is misunderstood and mishandled. This book is not about any fantasy or entertainment, it throws light on some ultimate truth. If you wish to get an idea on power, leadership, negotiation, etc. you should go for it.
A**E
Quality product
Actually good quality means cover and papers both Glittering paper sides too
D**E
Just goooo for it mannn
I got it as they promised I'll say just go for it.........😉
A**L
Value for money
It is a good buy . Good to read. Packing was good.
A**N
Machiavelli "
Loved the quality
Y**D
Excellent
Excellent book
A**A
Awesome quality book
This book is also nice. The hardcover and Pro quality is awesome
D**D
Must read
A must read for any leader. A playbook that is used by more world powers than you may realize.
J**E
Awesome Buy
It's a good book, shipped quickly and arrived on time. 10/10
L**M
How to make friends and simultaneously intimidate them ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A short form book that reads like a self-help guide for a medieval CEO experiencing a midlife crisis! Machiavelli said "it's better to be feared than loved", a phrase that aptly describes my chihuahua to a tee, so much so I considered checking under his bed for a stashed copy. But in all seriousness this book is a 10/10 and a great read for anyone looking to develop their strategic thinking, strengthen your resume or develop leadership skills.
L**K
Very thin book
Ya, not like the photo. Nice gilded book. If they had put nice thick paper in it, this would be a 5 star book. Yellowed thin paper makes it feel cheap. I don't mind the aged paper look and the outside looks amazing.
C**A
Beautiful book, inside and out
Usually the only nonfiction I read is science based. Just like my review on the Shakespeare set I bought, this book opened discussions with AI that taught me how to see how my own country is setup. It gives a vocabulary and structure for these kinds of things.
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