Muy Interesante.

This was an incredibly boring book I had to read for my humanities class. I read half of it and listened to the rest in an audio book. It was very honest and realistic though. I don't know if I ever would have read it had it not been for that class.

I wanted to know what Machivellian meant.

Not as good as Sun Tzu, but every man's man should probably read this at least once.... but then that would negate the advantage of those who read it, thereby calling for a newer version.

I have read bits and pieces of this before, but reading it from start to finish was a bit of a trial! While it must be remembered as revolutionary in its day, 'The Prince' is now more of a relic than a relevant treatise on politics and how to rule. Actually, i find the story of Machiavelli's life a lot more interesting than his writing (but isn't that so often the way??)
I will keep this on my shelf for future reference.

One of the best business books ever written.

Work of art, Machiavelli's work is as appropriate now as it ever was.

AS much dirt as has been smudged on this book's failure to live up to ideals, I think it is genius in its ability to analyze an metod of governing others. it is a shame that those who attempted to use it were so much less creative than its author.

This book was written in 1513 yet gives the best and most accurate picture of today's society and politics.

"When states that are annexed have been accostomized to living under their own laws and in freedom, has been said, there three ways to hold them:

- The first, to destroy their political insittutions;

- The second to go live there yourself;

- The third, to let them continue to live their own laws exacting tribute and setting up an oligarchical government that will keep the state friendly towards you. "

Quote from The prince by Nicolo' Macchavelli, written in 1513, Chapter V.

Now I understand modern politics. :P