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The Prince is a classic political treatise written by Niccolò Machiavelli in the 16th century. In this seminal work, Machiavelli explores the complexities of power and governance, offering insightful advice to princes and leaders on how to maintain and strengthen their rule. Using historical examples and a pragmatic approach, he discusses topics such as human nature, virtù (political skill), and fortune (opportunity). While challenging traditional concepts of political morality, The Prince remains an influential work that continues to provoke debates on ethics, politics, and leadership to this day.
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Length5 hrs 11 mins
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Publish dateMar 2, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION
2OFFICE — Æt. 25-43—1494-1512
3LITERATURE AND DEATH — Æt. 43-58—1512-27
4THE MAN AND HIS WORKS
5DEDICATION
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6CHAPTER II. CONCERNING HEREDITARY PRINCIPALITIES
7CHAPTER III. CONCERNING MIXED PRINCIPALITIES
8CHAPTER IV. WHY THE KINGDOM OF DARIUS, CONQUERED BY ALEXANDER, DID NOT REBEL AGAINST THE SUCCESSORS OF ALEXANDER AT HIS DEATH
9CHAPTER V. CONCERNING THE WAY TO GOVERN CITIES OR PRINCIPALITIES WHICH LIVED UNDER THEIR OWN LAWS BEFORE THEY WERE ANNEXED
10CHAPTER VI. CONCERNING NEW PRINCIPALITIES WHICH ARE ACQUIRED BY ONE’S OWN ARMS AND ABILITY
11CHAPTER VII. CONCERNING NEW PRINCIPALITIES WHICH ARE ACQUIRED EITHER BY THE ARMS OF OTHERS OR BY GOOD FORTUNE
12CHAPTER VIII. CONCERNING THOSE WHO HAVE OBTAINED A PRINCIPALITY BY WICKEDNESS
13CHAPTER IX. CONCERNING A CIVIL PRINCIPALITY
14CHAPTER X. CONCERNING THE WAY IN WHICH THE STRENGTH OF ALL PRINCIPALITIES OUGHT TO BE MEASURED
15CHAPTER XI. CONCERNING ECCLESIASTICAL PRINCIPALITIES
16CHAPTER XII. HOW MANY KINDS OF SOLDIERY THERE ARE, AND CONCERNING MERCENARIES
17CHAPTER XIII. CONCERNING AUXILIARIES, MIXED SOLDIERY, AND ONE’S OWN
18CHAPTER XIV. THAT WHICH CONCERNS A PRINCE ON THE SUBJECT OF THE ART OF WAR
19CHAPTER XV. CONCERNING THINGS FOR WHICH MEN, AND ESPECIALLY PRINCES, ARE PRAISED OR BLAMED
20CHAPTER XVI. CONCERNING LIBERALITY AND MEANNESS
21CHAPTER XVII. CONCERNING CRUELTY AND CLEMENCY, AND WHETHER IT IS BETTER TO BE LOVED THAN FEARED
22CHAPTER XVIII.[1] CONCERNING THE WAY IN WHICH PRINCES SHOULD KEEP FAITH
23CHAPTER XIX. THAT ONE SHOULD AVOID BEING DESPISED AND HATED
24CHAPTER XX. ARE FORTRESSES, AND MANY OTHER THINGS TO WHICH PRINCES OFTEN RESORT, ADVANTAGEOUS OR HURTFUL?
25CHAPTER XXI. HOW A PRINCE SHOULD CONDUCT HIMSELF SO AS TO GAIN RENOWN
26CHAPTER XXII. CONCERNING THE SECRETARIES OF PRINCES
27CHAPTER XXIII. HOW FLATTERERS SHOULD BE AVOIDED
28CHAPTER XXIV. WHY THE PRINCES OF ITALY HAVE LOST THEIR STATES
29CHAPTER XXV. WHAT FORTUNE CAN EFFECT IN HUMAN AFFAIRS AND HOW TO WITHSTAND HER
30CHAPTER XXVI. AN EXHORTATION TO LIBERATE ITALY FROM THE BARBARIANS
31DESCRIPTION OF THE METHODS ADOPTED BY THE DUKE VALENTINO WHEN MURDERING VITELLOZZO VITELLI, OLIVEROTTO DA FERMO, THE SIGNOR PAGOLO, AND THE DUKE DI GRAVINA ORSINI
32THE LIFE OF CASTRUCCIO CASTRACANI OF LUCCA: CASTRUCCIO CASTRACANI 1284-1328
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