The Prince and The Art of War Signature Editions

<B>Machiavelli's classic works of political philosophy, now freshly repackaged for the Union Square & Co. Signature Editions line. </B><BR/><BR/> Niccolo Machiavelli’s 16th-century political treatise has been controversial and influential for centuries. Written as a guide for new princes and royals, Machiavelli provides a candid and unflinching assessment of the realities of power and politics. <I>The Prince</I> is often considered one of the first works of modern political philosophy. This edition also includes Machiavelli’s <I>The Art of War</I>, a treatise on the organization of the military and the practical applications of warfare.