The Prince

by Niccolo Machiavelli · 1532

Machiavelli's classic work on political power, statecraft, and strategy.

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Niccolo MachiavelliPolitical philosopher

Renaissance political philosopher and author of The Prince.

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Documented citation: DealBook lists The Prince as one of the five books Stephen A. Schwarzman said shaped his life.

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DealBook reports that Scholastic asked Stephen A. Schwarzman which five books shaped his life and lists the five titles on the page.

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