{"product_id":"the-prince-the-original-classic-hardback-9780857080783","title":"The Prince: The Original Classic (Hardback) 9780857080783","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Prince: The Original Classic\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eNiccolò Machiavelli (Author), Tom Butler-Bowdon (Introduction by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780857080783, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 27 August 2010\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e240 pages\u003cbr\u003e20.1 x 13.2 x 2.3 cm, 0.34 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE HANDBOOK FOR LEADERS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Prince\u003c\/i\u003e is often regarded as the first true leadership book. It shocked contemporary readers with its ruthless call for fearless and effective action. With simple prose and straightforward logic Machiavelli's guide still has the power to surprise and inform anyone hoping to make their way in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis keepsake edition includes an introduction by Tom Butler-Bowdon, drawing out lessons for managers and business leaders, and showing how The Prince remains vital reading for anyone in the realm of business or politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eDedication 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI Of the Various Kinds of Princedom, and of the Ways in Which They are Acquired 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII Of Hereditary Princedoms 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII Of Mixed Princedoms 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV Why the Kingdom of Darius, Conquered by Alexander, Did Not, on Alexander’s Death, Rebel Against His Successors 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV How Cities or Provinces Which Before Their Acquisition Have Lived Under Their Own Laws are to Be Governed 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI Of New Princedoms Which a Prince Acquires With His Own Arms and by Merit 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVII Of New Princedoms Acquired By the Aid of Others and By Good Fortune 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVIII Of Those Who By Their Crimes Come to Be Princes 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIX Of the Civil Princedom 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eX How the Strength of All Princedoms Should Be Measured 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXI Of Ecclesiastical Princedoms 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXII How Many Different Kinds of Soldiers There are, and of Mercenaries 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXIII Of Auxiliary, Mixed, and National Arms 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXIV Of the Duty of a Prince In Respect of Military Affairs 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXV Of the Qualities In Respect of Which Men, and Most of all Princes, are Praised or Blamed 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXVI Of Liberality and Miserliness 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXVII Of Cruelty and Clemency, and Whether It is Better to Be Loved or Feared 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXVIII How Princes Should Keep Faith 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXIX That a Prince Should Seek to Escape Contempt and Hatred 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXX Whether Fortresses, and Certain Other Expedients to Which Princes Often Have Recourse, are Profitable or Hurtful 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXXI How a Prince Should Bear Himself So As to Acquire Reputation 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXXII Of the Secretaries of Princes 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXXIII That Flatterers Should Be Shunned 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXXIV Why the Princes of Italy Have Lost Their States 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXXV What Fortune Can Effect in Human Affairs, and How She May Be Withstood 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXXVI An Exhortation to Liberate Italy from the Barbarians 191\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Capstone","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52449451409688,"sku":"9780857080783","price":10.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780857080783.jpg?v=1785199872","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-prince-the-original-classic-hardback-9780857080783","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}