The Prince: Book Guide, Author and Facts
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The Prince (Italian: Il Principe [il ˈprintʃipe]; Latin: De Principatibus) is a 16th-century political treatise written by Italian diplomat and political theorist Niccolò Machiavelli as an instruction guide for new princes and royals. The general theme of The Prince is of accepting that the aims of princes – such as glory and survival – can justify the use of immoral means to achieve those ends.
Quick facts about The Prince
- Title: The Prince
- Author: Niccolò Machiavelli
- First published: 1515
- Genre: political science, early works to 1800, machiavel, nicolas, 1469-1527. prince, classic literature
- OpenLibrary ID: OL1089297W
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The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is The Prince about?
The Prince (Italian: Il Principe [il ˈprintʃipe]; Latin: De Principatibus) is a 16th-century political treatise written by Italian diplomat and political theorist Niccolò Machiavelli as an instruction guide for new princes and royals.
Who wrote The Prince?
The Prince was written by Niccolò Machiavelli.
When was The Prince published?
The Prince was first published in 1515.
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