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The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli

'If a ruler wants to survive, he must learn to stop being good'

As a diplomat in turbulent fifteenth-century Florence, Niccolò Machiavelli (1469–1527) knew how quickly political fortunes could rise and fall. The Prince, his tough-minded, pragmatic handbook on how power really works, made his name notorious and has remained controversial ever since. How can a leader be strong and decisive, yet still inspire loyalty in his followers? When is it necessary to break the rules? Is it better to be feared than loved? Examining regimes and their rulers the world over and throughout history, from Roman Emperors to renaissance Popes, from Hannibal to Cesare di Borgia, Machievalli answers all these questions in a work of realpolitik that still has shrewd political lessons for today.

Tim Parks's acclaimed contemporary translation renders Machiavelli's no-nonsense original as alarming and enlightening as when it was first written. His introduction discusses Machiavelli's life and reputation, and explores the historical background to the work.

'A gripping work, and a gripping translation' NICHOLAS LEZARD, GUARDIAN

'Tim Parks's swift and supple new translation brings out all its chilling modernity' BOYD TONKIN, INDEPENDENT

Translated, edited and with an introduction by TIM PARKS

Author(s): Niccolo Machiavelli ISBN: 9780141442259 Published: August 2011 Format: Paperback Weight: 134g Dimensions: 129mm x 198mm x 10mm Condition: BRAND NEW

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