The Prince by Machiavelli Niccolo English

The Prince” is a 16th-century political treatise offering a brutally pragmatic guide to acquiring and maintaining absolute power. Machiavelli argues for Realpolitik, asserting that a ruler must focus on the “effectual truth” of power, disregarding traditional morality. His most famous advice is that it is safer for a prince to be feared than loved to ensure obedience. The core idea is that a ruler’s actions, even if harsh, are justified if they successfully achieve the ultimate goal: the security and stability of the state.