The Prince
By Niccolò Machiavelli
- Release Date: 2010-10-04
- Genre: Political Philosophy
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The Prince is an extended analysis of how to acquire and maintain political power. The chapters are dedicatedf to Lorenzo de Medici. The dedication declares Machiavelli's intention to discuss in plain language the conduct of great men and the principles of princely government. He does so in hope of pleasing and enlightening the Medici family.