The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli

172 pages first pub 1532 (editions)

nonfiction classics philosophy politics challenging informative reflective slow-paced

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You might think that Machiavelli's "The Prince," the definitive guide to becoming a 16th century despot has no place in the modern world. If you are running for office, occupying a foreign country, planning an hostile merger, or have a job, this s...

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informative 84%
reflective 51%
challenging 43%
dark 19%
inspiring 10%
tense 3%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%

Pace

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medium 33%
fast 21%

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