Provocative, brutally honest, and timeless, Machiavelliโsย The Princeย is one of the most important and most misunderstood writings in history. In it, Machiavelli lays bare the reality behind politics as it has always been practiced, teaching leaders to avoid the errors and failings of others while also educating those outside of government about what goes on inside the halls of power. This edition offers a new and lively translation ofย The Prince, written in fluid modern English that is impressively accurate to the original source. It also includes extensive selections from theย Discourses on Livy, together with a range of Machiavelliโs other works such as his poetry, his personal correspondence, and the Florentineย Histories. The supplemental readings, engaging original introduction, and thorough annotations provided in this edition show the relevance ofย The Princeย to a wide range of themes: human nature, the philosophy of history, and the existential question all rulers face: how to survive in a world that is largely outside of oneโs control.