Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization, and helped make us who we are.
Niccolo Machiavelli
Niccolo Machiavelli was a 16th-century Italian writer and philosopher, best known for his political treatise "The Prince." His writing is characterized by its pragmatic and ruthless approach to power and leadership. Machiavelli's work revolutionized political theory, laying the foundation for modern political science.