The Machiavelli, Niccolò 1469-1527 creator Marriott, W. K. (William Kenaz) -1927 text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli is a political treatise written in 1513 and published in 1532. Presented as an instruction guide for new rulers, this controversial work suggests that immoral acts may be necessary to achieve political power and glory. Written in vernacular Italian rather than Latin, it breaks from traditional advice literature by focusing on practical effectiveness over abstract ideals. Its worldview challenged dominant Catholic doctrines of the time, making "Machiavellian" synonymous with political cunning and contributing to modern negative connotations of politics itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.) The Prince -- Description of the methods adopted by the Duke Valentino when murdering Vitellozzo Vitelli, Oliverotto da Fermo, the Signor Pagolo, and the Duke di Gravina Orsini -- The life of Castruccio Castracani of Lucca. Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Prince Release date is 2006-02-11 John Bickers, David Widger and Others Original publication data not identified State, The -- Early works to 1800 Political science -- Philosophy -- Early works to 1800 Political ethics -- Early works to 1800 JC Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1232 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1232 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133042.0 1232