{"product_id":"2940169657241","title":"The Prince","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 1532, nearly five years after the authors death, \u003ci\u003eThe Prince\u003c\/i\u003e is a pioneering work of modern political philosophy for which Niccolo Machiavelli is best remembered. Intended to be a treatise on ruling for princes, \u003ci\u003eThe Prince\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the world's first and most impactful works of political science. In the audiobook, Machiavelli offers many bits of practical advice on how to rule and even though the book was written in the early 16th century the ideas are still very relevant today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere \u003ci\u003eThe Prince\u003c\/i\u003e differs from other political literature is in its separation of the lofty idealism of morality and ethics from the practical demands of governing. It is this very aspect of Machiavelli's work that has made his name synonymous with an almost immoral opportunism. It has been argued that Machiavelli himself was not quite as devious in reality as his work would suggest but that he takes up this style in his work in order to present a provocative treatise that recognizes the pragmatic demands of governance. The impact on Western civilization of Machiavelli's work cannot be overstated, and in \u003ci\u003eThe Prince\u003c\/i\u003e we find a concise exposition of his political philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harlequin Love Inspired","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47099769749744,"sku":"2940169657241","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940169657241_p0.jpg?v=1763689941","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940169657241","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}