How to immerse yourself in a book without reading it completely? For this purpose, there is a summary - a brief summary of the main ideas of the book. It contains all the key ideas that the author wanted to convey to the reader, and at the same time preserves the atmosphere and spirit of the original text. We have retold the book in clear language, leaving all the important and useful theses so that you can use your time effectively and get acquainted with the bestsellers of literature quickly and pleasantly. Description of the book This text is a brief summary of the book “The Prince” by Niccolo Machiavelli. His most important and famous work, the Florentine the philosopher wrote about 500 years ago. In it, he described the image of an ideal ruler, based on his observations and experience. The ideas presented in “The Sovereign” at one time shocked the public with their innovation and boldness of presentation. In it, the author discusses the types of state and power, methods of acquiring and maintaining it, the secrets of a long reign, and also gives advice regarding dealing with the people, the army, officials, and the church. Machiavelli's advice and views from his treatise “The Prince” are relevant to this day. About the author Niccolo di Bernardo Machiavelli is an Italian thinker, writer, philosopher, and politician of the Renaissance. Author of military theoretical works, which formed the basis of modern political philosophy and political science.