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Discover essential classics in the Everyman’s Library collection, from Machiavelli’s political masterpiece, *The Prince*, to Chaucer’s timeless *Canterbury Tales*. Explore our curated list of must-read literature and philosophy for every bookshelf.
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The Prince
by Niccolo Machiavelli
That Machiavelli’s name has become synonymous with cold-eyed political calculation only heightens the intrinsic fascination of The Prince–the world’s preeminent how-to manual on the art of getting and keeping power, and one of the literary landmarks of the Italian Renaissance. Written in a vigorous, straightforward style that reflects its author’s realism, this treatise on states, statecraft, and the ideal ruler is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how human society actually works.
