The Prince: Introduction by Dominic Baker-Smith (Everyman's Library Classics Series)

The Prince: Introduction by Dominic Baker-Smith (Everyman's Library Classics Series)

<p> </p><p>That Machiavelli’s name has become synonymous with cold-eyed political calculation only heightens the intrinsic fascination of <i>The Prince</i>–the world’s preeminent how-to manual on the art of getting and keeping power, and one of the literary landmarks of the Italian Renaissance. Written in a vigorous, straightforward style that reflects its author’s realism, this treatise on states, statecraft, and the ideal ruler is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how human society actually works.<br><br>(Book Jacket Status: Jacketed)</p>