{"product_id":"the-prince-hero-classics-paperback","title":"The Prince (Hero Classics) Paperback","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA chillingly pragmatic political guide arguing that rulers must embrace ruthlessness and deceit to maintain absolute power.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by Niccolò Machiavelli in 1513, this revolutionary political treatise strips away idealistic morality to examine how power is actually gained and kept. Machiavelli asserts that a successful rulerâ€\"prince\"must prioritize state survival and stability above Christian virtues, utilizing fear over love when necessary, and mastering both the lion and the fox. Though controversial for centuries, it laid the foundation for modern political science and inspired countless political dramas on screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #830202;\"\u003e➤ \u003cu\u003eHighlights\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePragmatic Politics: A groundbreaking guide separating political power from traditional morality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFear vs. Love: Machiavelli argues it is safer for a ruler to be feared than loved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Lion and the Fox: Rulers must combine cunning deceit with brutal strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eState Survival: Maintaining absolute power justifies ruthless and harsh methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolitical Dramas: The book's cold strategies heavily influence modern political thrillers and films.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #800000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Niccolo Machiavelli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Legend Press\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages: 144\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781915054821\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Rich Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47643508572331,"sku":"9781915054821","price":550.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7924\/2155\/files\/9781915054821.jpg?v=1786894449","url":"https:\/\/www.richbookscompany.com\/products\/the-prince-hero-classics-paperback","provider":"Rich Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}