The Prince is Machiavelli’s study of power, judgment, reputation, and what happens when circumstances change faster than leaders do.
Written after Machiavelli’s fall from Florentine office, imprisonment, and torture, the book comes from a man who had watched political power operate from inside. Its lessons on fortune, preparation, loyalty, fear, ambition, timing, and reputation still cut through modern noise.
This Trumpet edition pairs the Ricci English translation with a modernized reading version, Core Doctrines after each chapter, and supporting material on Machiavelli, Renaissance Italy, and the structure of the argument. Modernized for clarity, never watered down.
For founders, business owners, builders, tradesmen, coaches, athletes, parents, leaders, students, classical-education families, and serious readers, The Prince is a book to mark, argue with, reread, and return to when conditions change.
Book details
Title: The Prince I Author: Niccolò Machiavelli I Translation basis: Luigi Ricci English translation I Edition: Trumpet Publishing House modernized edition with Core Doctrines and supporting material I Publisher: Trumpet Publishing House I Language: English I Audience: General / Trade I Page count: 113 pages I Paperback ISBN: 9781764873208 I Production: Made to order
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