--- product_id: 199683 title: "The Prince (Dover Thrift Editions)" price: "RM49" currency: MYR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/199683-the-prince-dover-thrift-editions store_origin: MY region: Malaysia --- # 4.4/5 rating from 1,900+ readers Classic political treatise since 1513 Timeless governance insights The Prince (Dover Thrift Editions) **Price:** RM49 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🏛️ Rule like a Renaissance Prince — because power never goes out of style. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Prince (Dover Thrift Editions) - **How much does it cost?** RM49 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.my](https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/199683-the-prince-dover-thrift-editions) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Clear, Accessible Prose:** Engaging and straightforward writing for repeated study. - • **Master the Art of Power:** Unlock centuries-old strategies for leadership and control. - • **Highly Acclaimed Classic:** Join a community of 1,900+ readers who rate it 4.4 stars. - • **Enduring Political Wisdom:** Navigate modern challenges with lessons from Renaissance Italy. - • **Compact & Affordable Edition:** Dover Thrift Edition offers timeless content without the premium price. ## Overview The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli, presented in a Dover Thrift Edition, is a foundational political philosophy book first written in 1513. It offers pragmatic advice on leadership, governance, and power dynamics, blending historical examples with timeless insights. With a 4.4-star rating from over 1,900 readers, this edition makes Machiavelli’s influential work accessible and affordable for modern readers seeking to understand the mechanics of power and statecraft. ## Description The Prince (Dover Thrift Editions) [Niccolò Machiavelli, N. H. Thompson] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Prince (Dover Thrift Editions) Review: People up to no good are said to be Machiavellian and manipulative - I’d been meaning to read The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli based on the reputation of the book alone. People up to no good are said to be Machiavellian and manipulative. I expected a treatise on how to manipulate people on an individual level. It is a much broader book than that. The Prince is a guidebook for new rulers, or Princes, instructing them on the best way to rule over a populace. It’s a book on good governance with interesting bits of wisdom here and there. And, it’s a difficult read because the text calls on events that were current at the time it was written in 1513. The Prince also features a translation straight from antiquity. Consider this little bit about building fortresses… "So that, on the whole, the best fortress you can have, is in not being hated by your subjects. If they hate you no fortress will save you; for when once the people take up arms, foreigners are never wanting to assist them." That’s a bit of wisdom. It is immediately followed by this passage… "Within our own time it does not appear that fortresses have been of service to any Prince, unless to the Countess of Forlì after her husband Count Girolamo was murdered; for by this means she was able to escape the first onset of the insurgents, and awaiting succour from Milan, to recover her State; the circumstances of the times not allowing any foreigner to lend assistance to the people. But afterwards, when she was attacked by Cesare Borgia, and the people, out of hostility to her, took part with the invader, her fortresses were of little avail. So that, both on this and on the former occasion, it would have been safer for her to have had no fortresses, than to have had her subjects for enemies. All which considerations taken into account, I shall applaud him who builds fortresses, and him who does not; but I shall blame him who, trusting in them, reckons it a light thing to be held in hatred by his people." There are chapters on how to deal with flatterers and how to treat Ministers. The text concludes with Machiavelli encouraging a leader to use the lessons of the book and to step forward to rid Italian soil of barbarians. Machiavelli advises the need for realism and talks of the influence of Fortune, for good and bad. The Prince an interesting read with applications to the modern age, but to get to the meat of the advice, you get a big dose of the politics of the ancient world. Review: Exactly what I wanted - I needed this for my son who has it as a set text in a Civics class. It's a perfectly decently made book at a price which makes it cheaper than printing out sections at home from public domain sources, and it's a lot easier to read this way too. Hey, I may even 'borrow' it back to improve my own education! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #372,098 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #384 in European Politics Books #560 in Political Philosophy (Books) #1,052 in History & Theory of Politics | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,907) | | Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.2 x 8.5 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 0486272745 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0486272740 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 80 pages | | Publication date | August 10, 2016 | | Publisher | Dover Publications, Incorporated | ## Images ![The Prince (Dover Thrift Editions) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/712oGRrqHSL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ People up to no good are said to be Machiavellian and manipulative *by B***S on January 2, 2017* I’d been meaning to read The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli based on the reputation of the book alone. People up to no good are said to be Machiavellian and manipulative. I expected a treatise on how to manipulate people on an individual level. It is a much broader book than that. The Prince is a guidebook for new rulers, or Princes, instructing them on the best way to rule over a populace. It’s a book on good governance with interesting bits of wisdom here and there. And, it’s a difficult read because the text calls on events that were current at the time it was written in 1513. The Prince also features a translation straight from antiquity. Consider this little bit about building fortresses… "So that, on the whole, the best fortress you can have, is in not being hated by your subjects. If they hate you no fortress will save you; for when once the people take up arms, foreigners are never wanting to assist them." That’s a bit of wisdom. It is immediately followed by this passage… "Within our own time it does not appear that fortresses have been of service to any Prince, unless to the Countess of Forlì after her husband Count Girolamo was murdered; for by this means she was able to escape the first onset of the insurgents, and awaiting succour from Milan, to recover her State; the circumstances of the times not allowing any foreigner to lend assistance to the people. But afterwards, when she was attacked by Cesare Borgia, and the people, out of hostility to her, took part with the invader, her fortresses were of little avail. So that, both on this and on the former occasion, it would have been safer for her to have had no fortresses, than to have had her subjects for enemies. All which considerations taken into account, I shall applaud him who builds fortresses, and him who does not; but I shall blame him who, trusting in them, reckons it a light thing to be held in hatred by his people." There are chapters on how to deal with flatterers and how to treat Ministers. The text concludes with Machiavelli encouraging a leader to use the lessons of the book and to step forward to rid Italian soil of barbarians. Machiavelli advises the need for realism and talks of the influence of Fortune, for good and bad. The Prince an interesting read with applications to the modern age, but to get to the meat of the advice, you get a big dose of the politics of the ancient world. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exactly what I wanted *by B***T on January 16, 2013* I needed this for my son who has it as a set text in a Civics class. It's a perfectly decently made book at a price which makes it cheaper than printing out sections at home from public domain sources, and it's a lot easier to read this way too. Hey, I may even 'borrow' it back to improve my own education! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another must read book *by C***S on July 5, 2025* Awesome but almost completely outdated book...unless your using it as a historical and allegorical insight or comparison for yourself. High value book that meets way too much negative criticism with next to zero context for when it was written ## Frequently Bought Together - The Prince (Dover Thrift Editions) (Dover Thrift Editions: Philosophy) - Common Sense (Dover Thrift Editions) (Dover Thrift Editions: Political Science) - The Art of War (Dover Military History, Weapons, Armor) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/199683-the-prince-dover-thrift-editions](https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/199683-the-prince-dover-thrift-editions) --- *Product available on Desertcart Malaysia* *Store origin: MY* *Last updated: 2026-05-09*