{"product_id":"the-prince-7","title":"The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:c75cf639-4f0e-483a-b4ad-158f0669641b-32\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-66\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"7be1387b-481a-46ed-96c4-78728b7ec2aa\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-mini\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"675\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"54\"\u003eBook Summary \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"57\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"69\"\u003eThe Prince\u003c\/em\u003e is a political treatise by Niccolò Machiavelli that offers practical advice on statecraft and the acquisition and maintenance of political power. Written in the early 16th century, the book examines the qualities of effective rulers, emphasizing pragmatism over morality. Machiavelli discusses strategies for dealing with allies and enemies, maintaining authority, managing public perception, and responding to fortune and circumstance. The work is famous for its candid, sometimes ruthless approach to politics, coining the term “Machiavellian” to describe cunning and strategic behavior in leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"1328\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"737\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eNiccolò Machiavelli (1469–1527) was an Italian diplomat, philosopher, and writer, best known for his contributions to political theory. Born in Florence, he served as a statesman and diplomat during a turbulent period in Italian history, experiences that informed his understanding of power and governance. Machiavelli’s works, especially \u003cem data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eThe Prince\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003eDiscourses on Livy\u003c\/em\u003e, explore political strategy, human nature, and the practical realities of leadership. His writings remain highly influential, shaping modern political thought and discussions on ethics, strategy, and statecraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\" class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px absolute bottom-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44270459126017,"sku":"2ULVORQ4H-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/home_ae95a489-5108-4777-9de0-a69e1da3d928.jpg?v=1693400546","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-prince-7","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}