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The Prince (Signature Editions)

and The Art of War
By Niccolo Machiavelli
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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 repackaged with a beautifully designed jacket by noted illustrator Malika Favre.

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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: 9781454961352

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 January 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Union Square & Co.

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 142.0mm

Height: 206.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 304

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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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