{"product_id":"the-prince-readers-library-classics","title":"The Prince (Reader's Library Classics)","description":"The lion cannot guard himself from the toils, nor the fox from wolves. A Prince must therefore be a fox to discern toils, and a lion to drive off wolves.\n\nThe modern-day term “Machiavellian” is used to describe deception, dishonesty, and cruelty to meet a goal. The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli was written as a guide for autocrats on how to govern using means that were meant to deceive and manipulate a government’s constituency—to the extent of advocating the use of evil for political expediency.\n\nIn this classic work, the end justifies the means reigns paramount to Machiavelli’s system of government.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1954839278\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1954839278.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Machiavelli, Niccolò\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41460953055290,"sku":"DBV.1954839278.A","price":5.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1954839278-0.jpg?v=1781202688","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-prince-readers-library-classics","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}