The reader holds in their hands a work that has been read countless times, translated innumerable times, and subjected to endless commentary.

A work that, for some, is transparent and honest, while for others, conversely, it is devilish and defamatory. The Prince, in its fascinating journey, has marked the centuries, provoking intense feelings, captivating readers who believed they found and continue to find valuable recipes within its pages to apply, some in politics, others in the military, some in romantic pursuits, and others in financial transactions.

The Prince, the book that made Machiavelli globally famous, preoccupied him as early as 1513, the first year of his stay in the countryside. The work was born from personal and national tragedy, yet created in a spirit of hope.

[Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]