Written in the 16th century, The Prince remains one of the most influential books on political theory. Its author, Niccolo Machiavelli was an Italian diplomat and political theorist, and is considered the father of modern political thought.
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Niccolo Machiavelli . The Prince
THE PRINCE. by Nicolo Machiavelli. Translated by W. K. Marriott
INTRODUCTION
YOUTH — Aet. 1-25—1469-94
OFFICE — Aet. 25-43—1494-1512
LITERATURE AND DEATH — Aet. 43-58—1512-27
THE MAN AND HIS WORKS
DEDICATION
THE PRINCE
And sent to his friends ZANOBI BUONDELMONTI And LUIGI ALAMANNI. CASTRUCCIO CASTRACANI 1284-1328
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Nicolo Machiavelli, born at Florence on 3rd May 1469. From 1494 to 1512
held an official post at Florence which included diplomatic missions to
various European courts. Imprisoned in Florence, 1512; later exiled and
returned to San Casciano. Died at Florence on 22nd June 1527.
INTRODUCTION
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my possessions anything which I hold more dear than, or value so
much as, the knowledge of the actions of great men, acquired by
