The Prince

<p><strong>A new translation by Peter Constantine</strong><br /> <strong>Introduction by Albert Russell Ascoli</strong><br /><br />The first modern treatise of political philosophy, <em>The Prince</em> is one of the world's most influential and widely read books. Machiavelli reveals nothing less than the secrets of power: how to gain it, how to wield it, and how to keep it. Ruthless, cunning, and amoral, <em>The Prince</em> is a controversial analysis of manipulation and an essential guide for anyone interested in conquest, self-defense, or observation of dominance and control. The Introduction by noted Italian Renaissance scholar Albert Russell Ascoli provides a perfect opening to Peter Constantine's illuminating new translation of this seminal work.</p>