The Prince

Translated by C.E. Detmold and introduced by Lucille Margaret Kekewich, The Prince was written in 1513 for the Medici following their return to power in Florence. It serves as a handbook on ruling and the exercise of power.

Timeless Relevance

• The Prince remains as relevant today as it was in the sixteenth century.
• Widely quoted in both the Press and academic publications, it addresses issues that resonate deeply with modern challenges in business and corporate governance.
• Its insights are particularly pertinent to global corporations navigating the complexities of a new millennium.

Enduring Impact

• Much of what Machiavelli wrote has become the common currency of realpolitik, yet his ideas still retain the power to shock and annoy.
• As Norman Stone aptly describes, The Prince is "a manual of man-management that would suit a great many parts of the modern world."