{"product_id":"2940169618921","title":"Prince, The [Russian Edition]","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs a young Florentine envoy to the courts of France and the Italian principalities, Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527) was able to observe firsthand the lives of people strongly united under one powerful ruler. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis fascination with that political rarity and his intense desire to see the Medici family assume a similar role in Italy provided the foundation for his \"primer for princes.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this classic guide to acquiring and maintaining political power, Machiavelli used a rational approach to advise prospective rulers, developing logical arguments and alternatives for a number of potential problems, among them governing hereditary monarchies, dealing with colonies and the treatment of conquered peoples.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRefreshing in its directness, yet often disturbing in its cold practicality, \u003ci\u003eThe Prince\u003c\/i\u003e sets down a frighteningly pragmatic formula for political fortune. Starkly relevant to the political upheavals of the 20th century, this calculating prescription for power remains today, nearly 500 years after it was written, a timely and startling lesson in the practice of autocratic rule that continues to be much read and studied by students, scholars and general readers as well.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/b\u003e This audio-book is in Russian.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn Author's Republic audio production.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AB Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47100466692336,"sku":"2940169618921","price":15.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940169618921_p0.jpg?v=1763689167","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940169618921","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}