The Prince

The Prince is a political treatise by Niccolo Machiavelli, originally written in the 16th century, which remains a foundational work in political theory and realpolitik. This edition, part of the Pocket Classics series, provides a concise and accessible paperback format suitable for readers interested in understanding Machiavelli's insights on power, statecraft, and leadership. It includes Machiavelli's analysis of how rulers can maintain power by any means necessary, reflecting his pragmatic approach to governance that challenges idealistic notions of morality in politics. The 2018 edition by Fingerprint Publishing offers 244 pages of this influential text, making it widely available for students, scholars, and general readers alike.