The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli

"The Prince" is a political treatise written by Niccolò Machiavelli, an Italian Renaissance political philosopher. In this book, Machiavelli explores the nature of political power and offers advice to rulers on how to gain and maintain control. He advocates for the use of both virtue and ruthlessness in leadership, arguing that the ends justify the means when it comes to achieving and preserving power. "The Prince" has been highly influential in the fields of political science and philosophy, and has sparked significant debate about the ethics of leadership and governance.