On the shelf
The Prince
by Niccolò Machiavelli
1 episode · 1 guest · last mentioned 7 Sept 2026
Buy on Amazon
Affiliate link: I may earn a commission at no cost to you. You'll see your local Amazon store in the UK, Canada and Australia.
Who brought it up
- Mentioned
Leanne ten Brinke in the episode with Leanne ten Brinke
About the book
A 16th-century political treatise offering pragmatic advice to rulers on how to acquire and maintain power. Machiavelli analyzes statecraft through historical examples, famously arguing that the ends can justify the means in governance.
