Translated by C.E. Detmold. With an Introduction by Lucille Margaret Kekewich. Written in 1513 for the Medici, after their return to power in Florence, "The Prince" is a manual for exercising authority and governance. It retains its significance today, just as it did in the 16th century. Despite widespread references in the press and academic publications, "The Prince" has a direct connection to the issues of corporate governance faced by global companies as they enter a new millennium.

Much of what Machiavelli wrote has become commonly accepted in realpolitik; however, his ideas still have the power to shock and disturb. In the words of Norman Stone, "The Prince" is 'a management manual for people that would fit many aspects of the modern world.'

• Pages: 176
• Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm