Prince

This book is the pinnacle work of the famous Italian Renaissance politician and philosopher, Niccolo Machiavelli. Many of the viewpoints in this book have been controversial since its publication, and have also had a tremendous impact, with the public holding varying opinions about the author himself.In this book, the author expresses shocking and extraordinary views that may seem undesirable in today's context, but we can critically absorb its essence.The book discusses how a monarch should govern and maintain order, arguing that the military is the primary foundation of all states. The monarch should possess their own army and should rely on brutality and extortion to achieve victory. It maintains that monarchs should govern using the principle of strength, achieving their goals by any means necessary. At the same time, they should emulate the fox and the lion, combining the cunning of the fox with the bravery of the lion. This book is often labeled as 'evil' yet remains a must-read for many monarchs, kept by their bedside or on their person.To facilitate readers' reading and understanding, the translation of this book maintains the original style while making the language more concise and accessible, striving to help readers gain a deeper understanding of the essence of this book.