The Prince: An Impact Book

Niccolò Machiavelli's The Prince remains one of the most influential works ever written on political power, leadership, and the realities of statecraft.

Written during the turbulence of Renaissance Italy, Machiavelli's famous treatise examines how rulers gain, maintain, and exercise power. Drawing on examples from ancient history as well as the politics of his own time, he analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of princes, the role of fortune and strategy, and the difficult choices leaders mu...