Notes on Niccolò Machiavelli's The Prince by Instaread

Summary

PLEASE NOTE: This is a companion to Niccolò Machiavelli’s The Prince and NOT the original book.

Preview:

The Prince (1532) is a guide to success in statecraft for heads of state, whom author Niccolò Machiavelli refers to as “princes” throughout the text. Machiavelli argues that princes should cultivate the appearance of virtue, but that they should be willing to abandon kindness, mercy, and honesty as needed in order to retain and expand their power…

Inside this companion to the book:

• Overview of the Book


• Insights from the Book


• Important People


• Author's Style and Perspective


• Intended Audience

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