{"product_id":"the-prince-9781914602757","title":"The Prince","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Prince\u003c\/i\u003e is a 16th-century political treatise written by the Italian diplomat, philosopher, and political theorist Niccolò Machiavelli in the form of a realistic instruction guide for new princes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe\u003cbr\u003ePrince\u003c\/i\u003e shocked many readers by assuming that immoral acts are justifiable if they achieve political glory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChiltern creates the most beautiful editions of the World's finest literature. Your favorite classic titles in a way you have never seen them before: the tactile layers, fine details and beautiful colors of these remarkable covers make these books feel extra special and look striking on any shelf.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMachiavelli, Niccolo:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eNiccolò Machiavelli\u003c\/b\u003e was an Italian political philosopher, musician, poet, and playwright. He is a figure of the Italian Renaissance most widely known for his arguments on realist political theory (\u003ci\u003eThe Prince\u003c\/i\u003e) and republicanism (\u003ci\u003eDiscourses on Livy\u003c\/i\u003e). Machiavelli was born in Florence and served the Florentine republic as a secretary and second chancellor, as ambassador and foreign policymaker. When the Medici family returned to power in 1512, he was suspected of conspiracy, imprisoned and tortured and forced to retire from public life. \u003ci\u003eThe Prince\u003c\/i\u003e was written in an attempt to gain favor with the Medicis and return to politics.","brand":"Chiltern Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51635350896914,"sku":"9781914602757","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c9331176-a4d0-432a-b80e-2acc1ec16f5d.jpg?v=1773738554","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-prince-9781914602757","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}