The Prince (Gosudar)

'The Prince' is the most significant and controversial work of the Florentine Renaissance statesman Niccolò Machiavelli. For many years, this book was associated with the politics of poison and dagger. Following the publication of 'The Prince,' the term 'Machiavellianism' emerged, denoting cynicism, permissiveness, and duplicity in politics. However, today, many of the author's propositions are perceived more ambiguously, having found their embodiment in the history of the 20th century. In addition to 'The Prince,' this edition includes another famous work by Machiavelli, 'Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius,' which complements and clarifies many aspects of the author's main work. Both texts are presented in the most modern translation available and are accompanied by notes.