The Prince [Chinese Bound]

Written in the early 16th century by Niccolo Machiavelli, The Prince is a treatise is on how princes can not only best gain, but maintain power. He suggests how princes can avoid being hated but remain being feared by their people, he advocates pragmatic realism against political idealism, he encourages ambition, he defends evil and explains through classical and Renaissance examples which princes are the most successful. Using a new translation and including editorial notes, this edition of The Prince is printed on high quality paper and bound by traditional Chinese book-making techniques. Of immense importance to politicians and corporate leaders, The Prince is a classic text richly deserving this exquisite edition.