The Prince
A short political treatise that analyzes how a ruler can acquire and maintain power, using historical examples and pragmatic advice. It departs from idealistic views of governance by focusing on the effective, sometimes ruthless, exercise of authority.
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Ranked #329 of 1942 · 156 pages · Published 1515
Mentioned 3× on The Joe Rogan Experience across 3 episodes, most recently on Mar 23, 2023.
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