"The Prince" is an outstanding creation of the Italian philosopher and politician Niccolò Machiavelli, which was first published in 1513. In this book, the author reveals his own ideas about power, politics and morality, considering the methods and techniques of state management. Machiavelli addresses his readers with advice on how the prince can maintain his power and strengthen his position. He believes that even unethical or morally questionable actions can be justified if they contribute to the preservation of power and stability in the state. Machiavelli's "The Prince" remains one of the most influential political treatises, which still causes lively debate among readers and researchers of political theory.