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The Prince

and The Art of War
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Machiavelli's classic works of political philosophy, now in a beautiful gift edition for the Union Square & Co. Signature Gilded Classics line. Niccolo Machiavelli's 16th-century political treatise has been controversial and influential for centuries. Written as a guide for new princes and royals, Machiavelli provides a... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Machiavelli's classic works of political philosophy, now in a beautiful gift edition for the Union Square & Co. Signature Gilded Classics line.

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Machiavelli's classic works of political philosophy, now in a beautiful gift edition for the Union Square & Co. Signature Gilded Classics line.

Niccolo Machiavelli's 16th-century political treatise has been controversial and influential for centuries. Written as a guide for new princes and royals, Machiavelli provides a candid and unflinching assessment of the realities of power and politics. The Prince is often considered one of the first works of modern political philosophy. This edition also includes Machiavelli's The Art of War, a work of political theory that examines the role of the military in the lives of everyday citizens.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781454966036

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 August 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Union Square & Co.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 121.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Niccol di Bernardo dei Machiavelli (14691527) was an author, philosopher, diplomat, and historian who lived during the Italian Renaissance. He is chiefly known for his political treatise The Prince, written around 1513. He is often considered the father of modern political philosophy and political science.

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