{"product_id":"the-prince-9789354406683","title":"The Prince","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"It is not titles that honour men, but men that honour titles.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow can a prince rise to power? What must he do to remain in it? What is expected of a good ruler? Which is better--to be feared or to be loved?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffering an explicit insight into the minds of a ruler, here is a practical handbook and a political treatise exploring the attainment, maintenance, and utilization of political power in the Western world. It warns that if a state is not governed properly it shall collapse on the ruler. It elaborates on the qualities of a prince and his prudence. One of the first works of modern political philosophy, Niccolò Machiavelli's \u003ci\u003eThe Prince \u003c\/i\u003eexpounds on why the princes of Italy lost their states. He dedicates the book to Lorenzo de' Medici, believing that it is he who can bring salvation for Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis classic edition is a must-have for all!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe book continues to influence its readers and the hidden ruler in them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt describes the art and craft of war\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt gives lessons in statesmanship and on judging the strength of principalities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis hardbound edition comes with gilded edges, a ribbon bookmark, and beautiful endpapers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is perfect for gifting and will make a good addition to any library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nicolo Machiavelli\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Fingerprint! Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/12\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.74h x 5.75w x 0.55d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789354406683","brand":"Ripon Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44223147802669,"sku":"9789354406683","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/0501\/1245\/files\/img_5c6effcf-ed22-44f7-8c49-c1f542be8f6d.jpg?v=1759762950","url":"https:\/\/riponbookstore.com\/products\/the-prince-9789354406683","provider":"Ripon Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}