The Prince

The word 'Machiavellian' gets bandied around all the time. Frank Underwood from House of Cards, Richard Hatch from Survivor, Lord Baelish in Game of Thrones or Scar from The Lion King, each were able to manipulate in different ways to ultimately get what they want. For them, effectiveness was more important than being perceived as "nice". The Prince was written in 1532 by Niccolo Machiavelli.  To Machiavelli, the greatest evil was stagnation and complacency. The agents of healthy change were what he called "new princes". It has become one of the most influential instruction manual for leaders throughout history. Decades after Machiavelli's death, it spread far and wide. Over the centuries, millions have used it for advice on power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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We’re Adam and Adam, two Aussie blokes that love reading great books. Each week we share the best bits from the best books, and interview the world’s top authors. The books we cover can help you improve every area of your life, from your health to your wealth, from your relationships to your mindset. You’ll learn to pick up healthier habits, and drop the ones that are holding you back. We put the world’s best ideas within your reach, for a fraction of the time it would take to read the full book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.