Politics

The Prince

Niccolò Machiavelli · 1515

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13,542·Ancient

511 yrs

Age

4

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Why it endured

The first work of modern political science. Machiavelli's unflinching analysis of power — how to acquire it, hold it, and use it — scandalized Europe and has never stopped influencing leaders. Still the most honest book ever written about political reality.

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4 people recommend this book

Tim FerrissAuthor & investor

The Prince is essential — not as a guide to immorality but as an unflinching description of how power actually works.

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Peter ThielCo-founder of PayPal & Palantir

Machiavelli is one of the most honest writers in history. The Prince should be read by anyone who wants to understand politics.

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Nassim Nicholas TalebAuthor & risk analyst

Machiavelli had skin in the game. He wrote what he actually observed, not what was polite to say.

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