The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli (Classics in Philosophy New Series)

The Prince one of the world’s best known works in Political Philosophy and perhaps the most controversial is an unflinching examination of political reality and the actions that a ruler must take in the face of it. Machiavelli’s views continue to be thought-provoking and a source of fascination to philosophers political scientists and non-specialists alike. This edition part of a new series from South Asia Press contains a thoughtful new introduction that places the narrative in a contemporary context in particular for Indian and South Asian students. Other Books in this series: The Republic by Plato (with a new introduction). Series Editor Thom Brooks is Professor Dean & Chair in Law and Government Durham Law School Durham University Durham UK. Vice President-Elect Society of Legal Scholars & Academic Bencher Inner Temple.