Prince

Overview of the book The Prince - Niccolò Machiavelli: "The Prince" is a political book by Niccolò Machiavelli written in 1513, and is considered one of his most important and famous works. The book offers advice to rulers on how to acquire and maintain power, which sparked widespread controversy due to its focus on political realism and the ruler's readiness to make unethical decisions if necessary to preserve the state.