The Prince

Set in the 16th century, this political treatise explores the complexities of power and governance through the insights of Niccolò Machiavelli. Originally circulated in manuscript form around 1513, it faced significant controversy even before its posthumous publication in 1532, authorized by Pope Clement VII. The work delves into the strategies and ethics of ruling, making it a foundational text in political theory and a subject of ongoing debate in political discourse.