The Prince and The Art of War (Signature Editions) by Niccolo Machiavelli

Machiavelli's classic works of political philosophy, now freshly repackaged for the Union Square & Co. Signature Editions line. 

Niccolo Machiavelli’s 16th-century political treatise has been controversial and influential for centuries. Written as a guide for new princes and royals, Machiavelli provides a candid and unflinching assessment of the realities of power and politics. The Prince is often considered one of the first works of modern political philosophy. This edition also includes Machiavelli’s The Art of War, a treatise on the organization of the military and the practical applications of warfare.