In a world where influence is a currency more valuable than gold, Mastering Influence: Lessons from Machiavelli equips you with the tools to navigate its complexities. This book delves into the strategies of the cunning Niccolò Machiavelli, the political philosopher who dared to dissect the realities of power. You'll learn how to: Read people: Discern hidden motives and understand the psychology of influence. Craft your message: Master the art of persuasion to win over allies and disarm opponents. Navigate complex situations: Develop strategies for maneuvering through political landscapes and emerging victorious. Wield influence ethically: Discover how to achieve your goals without sacrificing your principles. Mastering Influence is your guide to becoming a master manipulator, not in the negative sense, but in the art of strategically using your influence for good.

Title: "Niccolò Machiavelli: Mastering the Art of Influence and Power" Unlock the secrets of power, leadership, and pragmatic decision-making with "Mastering Machiavelli." In this captivating exploration of the influential personality, Niccolò Machiavelli, readers are invited to journey through the intriguing world of Renaissance Italy and delve into the mind of a political genius. Discover how Machiavelli's groundbreaking works, "The Prince" and "The Discourses on Livy," continue to shape politics, leadership, and international relations in the modern era. Unravel the controversial aspects of Machiavellian thinking, from the art of diplomacy to the ethical dilemmas that it presents. Learn how to balance pragmatism with ethics in leadership, gain a strategic edge, and adapt to the ever-changing landscapes of politics, business, and personal life. Drawing on historical examples and contemporary case studies, "Mastering Machiavelli" provides practical insights and actionable lessons for individuals seeking to apply Machiavellian principles in their own lives. Whether you're a student of political science, a business leader, or someone interested in the timeless wisdom of a political mastermind, this book offers a thought-provoking journey into the mind of Machiavelli and the enduring relevance of his ideas. Get ready to enhance your understanding of power, ethics, and leadership, and unlock the keys to mastering Machiavelli's world of political strategy and statecraft. Order your copy today and embark on a journey of strategic thinking and ethical decision-making inspired by the genius of Niccolò Machiavelli.

Written in the 16th century, The Prince remains one of the most influential books on political theory. Its author, Niccolo Machiavelli was an Italian diplomat and political theorist, and is considered the father of modern political thought.

Machiavelli's words are as timely today as they were when he first wrote them, more than 500 years ago. One of the most famous philosophical and political tracts ever created, "The Prince" maintains its power, influencing people around the world and in all walks of life. This new highlighted edition makes it even easier to glean knowledge, inspiration, and practical strategies from Machiavelli's masterwork: it features boldfaced phrases throughout that are especially relevant to today's lifestyle. Also, each chapter concludes with a finishing thought and enough room for readers to make their own personal notes and deeper interpretations. An introduction provides details of Machiavelli's eventful life, and examines his work in the context of the time he lived in. With "The Prince "as a guide, anyone can set off on the road to victory.

The esteemed philosopher’s assessment of good, evil, and the value of Machiavelli. Leo Strauss argued that the most visible fact about Machiavelli’s doctrine is also the most useful one: Machiavelli seems to be a teacher of wickedness. Strauss sought to incorporate this idea in his interpretation without permitting it to overwhelm or exhaust his exegesis of The Prince and Discourses on the First Ten Books of Livy. “We are in sympathy,” he writes, “with the simple opinion about Machiavelli [namely, the wickedness of his teaching], not only because it is wholesome, but above all because a failure to take that opinion seriously prevents one from doing justice to what is truly admirable in Machiavelli: the intrepidity of his thought, the grandeur of his vision, and the graceful subtlety of his speech.” This critique of the founder of modern political philosophy by this prominent twentieth-century scholar is an essential text for students of both authors.

Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this multi-million-copy New York Times bestseller is the definitive manual for anyone interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control – from the author of The Laws of Human Nature. In the book that People magazine proclaimed “beguiling” and “fascinating,” Robert Greene and Joost Elffers have distilled three thousand years of the history of power into 48 essential laws by drawing from the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, and Carl Von Clausewitz and also from the lives of figures ranging from Henry Kissinger to P.T. Barnum. Some laws teach the need for prudence (“Law 1: Never Outshine the Master”), others teach the value of confidence (“Law 28: Enter Action with Boldness”), and many recommend absolute self-preservation (“Law 15: Crush Your Enemy Totally”). Every law, though, has one thing in common: an interest in total domination. In a bold and arresting two-color package, The 48 Laws of Power is ideal whether your aim is conquest, self-defense, or simply to understand the rules of the game.