The Prince

The Project Gutenberg EBook of The Prince, by NicoloMachiavelliThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at nocost and withalmost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it,give it away orre-use it under the terms of the Project GutenbergLicense includedwith this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.orgTitle: The PrinceAuthor: Nicolo MachiavelliTranslator: W. K. MarriottRelease Date: February 11, 2006 [EBook #1232][This file last updated October 19, 2010]Language: English*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOKTHE PRINCE ***Produced by John Bickers, David Widger and OthersTHE PRINCEby Nicolo MachiavelliTranslated by W. K. MarriottNicolo Machiavelli, born at Florence on 3rd May 1469.From 1494 to 1512held an official post at Florence which includeddiplomatic missions tovarious European courts. Imprisoned in Florence,1512; later exiled andreturned to San Casciano. Died at Florence on 22ndJune 1527.CONTENTSINTRODUCTION YOUTH Aet. 1-25—1469-94OFFICE Aet. 25-43—1494-1512LITERATURE AND DEATH Aet.