The Prince and Other Writings

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“If an injury has to be done to a man, it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared.”–Niccolo Machiavelli, The PrinceOne of the foremost examples of modern philosophy, Niccolo Machiavelli The Prince is notorious for the morality it expounds, often summarized by the phrase, “The end justifies the means.” With The Prince, Machiavelli intent was to provide practical advice for rulers and politicians, especially in regard to the unification of Italy. The Prince and Other Writings is an important book for those interested in history, politics, ethics, and human nature, and is now available as part of the Word Cloud Classics series, providing a chic and affordable addition to any library.

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