The Art of War

Author - Niccolò MachiavelliNiccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527) was a Florentine diplomat, political philosopher, and historian. He served fourteen years as an official of the Florentine Republic, handling diplomatic missions to popes, kings, and princes, before the return of the Medici drove him from office. Written in 1513, The Prince distilled everything he had seen of power at first hand, and it remains the most read - and most debated - book on politics ever written.Translator - W. K. MarriottW. K. Marriott's 1908 English translation of The Prince became the standard edition for generations of readers and remains prized for its clarity and directness.Editor - Isacc JohnIsacc John edits The Strategy Classics, a series presenting the world's essential works on power and strategy in clean, readable editions.