The Prince - Great Books in Philosophy Author:Niccolo Machiavelli, Angelo M. Codevilla (translator) A classic of the Western tradition, Machiavelli`s The Prince has influenced political and philosophical thought since its publication four centuries ago. In this new edition of Machiavelli`s momentous book, Angelo M. Codevilla provides a translation uniquely faithful to the original, and especially sensitive to the author`s use of verbal impreci... more »sion, including puns, double meanings, and the subjunctive mood.« less