Vorst

Vorst

by Niccolò Machiavelli

A treatise on the art of acquiring and maintaining political power, 'The Prince' is considered a foundational work in the field of political thought. Written by the Italian diplomat and philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli in the early 16th century, it offers a pragmatic and often ruthless guide to statecraft, arguing that the ends justify the means when it comes to securing and consolidating one's rule.

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Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli  was an Italian Renaissance diplomat, philosopher and writer, best known for The Prince (Il Principe), written in 1513. He has often been called the fat...

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