Prince (Deluxe Hardbound Edition), The (Fingerprint Classics)
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A guide for rulers. A mirror of ambition. A masterpiece that changed the way the world understands power. Written in the early 16th century, The Prince remains one of the most influential works in political thought. In this bold and provocative treatise, Machiavelli strips away ideals and exposes the raw mechanics of leadership, strategy, and control. With razor-sharp pragmatism, he explores what it takes to win and maintain power, whether through wisdom, manipulation, or force. Engage with Machiavelli's pragmatic analysis of political power. Delve into the principles of effective leadership and statecraft. Reflect on Machiavelli's bold and controversial advice to rulers. Explore the timeless themes of ambition, morality, and the pursuit of power. A valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the study of politics and leadership. Perfect For Students of political science, philosophy, and history Leaders, managers, and entrepreneurs seeking strategic insight Readers of Sun Tzu, Robert Greene, or Aristotle Anyone fascinated by ambition, influence, and the anatomy of power Review: Must read - A must read for any leader. A playbook that is used by more world powers than you may realize. Review: 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.
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,072 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #10 in Political Philosophy (Books) #15 in Political Fiction (Books) #20 in Philosophy of Ethics & Morality |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 843 Reviews |
D**D
Must read
A must read for any leader. A playbook that is used by more world powers than you may realize.
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.
A**S
No complaints
The only thing worth noting is that the pages are slightly thin, allowing the reader to somewhat see the words on the next page. It doesn’t bother me, and other than that it’s bound well and looks great. More importantly this book is a good read.
T**K
Beautiful edition
Beautiful hardcover edition, but you should handle it carefully. If after a few pages you find yourself considering conspiracy, perhaps it's time for softer readings for a while.
D**.
Mine sharpener
Enlightening book suggested. Read for anyone that enjoys historical teachings
D**D
Paper quality
Very nice cover and includes a bookmarker, which I like, although the paper used for the pages seem a bit thin and cheap. They feel similar to the quality of a mass market book. It's not horrible, I would've expected a better quality of paper used considering the cover quality. That's really the only unexpected negative I can see. I just wanted to leave this comment because it did come as a bit of a shock to me.
J**W
Big success
Wonderful book, this is a must read
L**U
Excellent quality book.
Incredibly good reprint of a classic. Hardcover, marbled end paper, gilt edge, page marker ribbon at a very low price.
S**L
Quality
I love the quality of the book its really great 👍 and also the book are good too read
D**L
Christmas Present
Great book, showed up fast, plastic wrapped and hard cover, just perfect.
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.
J**E
Awesome Buy
It's a good book, shipped quickly and arrived on time. 10/10
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