The Prince (Hardcover Library Edition)

This 16th-century political treatise by Niccolò Machiavelli explores the complexities of power and governance. Written during the Renaissance, it offers pragmatic advice for rulers on maintaining authority and navigating political landscapes. Machiavelli's insights into human nature and realpolitik challenge traditional moral views, making it a foundational text in political philosophy that continues to influence leaders and thinkers today.