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The Prince Machiavelli - Complete Edition: The New Modern English Translation (Translated and Annotated)

By: Niccolò Machiavelli
Narrated by: Adam Nelson
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A timeless classic in power and political strategy—now in modern English, with the full structure and meaning of the original preserved.

For over 500 years, The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli has been one of the most influential—and controversial—works ever written on leadership, politics, and human nature. This Complete Edition brings Machiavelli’s insights to today’s listener with a faithful line-by-line modernization that keeps the original tone, structure, and message fully intact.

Designed to be both accessible and authentic, this edition allows modern listeners to engage directly with Machiavelli’s ideas—without the barriers of outdated language or dense phrasing.

What makes this edition unique?

  • A Faithful Modern English Translation: Clear, contemporary language that stays true to Machiavelli’s voice, preserving the boldness, logic, and flow of the original text.
  • Historical and Political Annotations: Concise notes clarify references to people, places, and political events of Renaissance Italy—adding context without overwhelming the listener.
  • Chapter-by-Chapter Commentary: Each chapter includes a short reflection to help listeners connect Machiavelli’s principles to modern-day leadership, business, and strategy.
  • Complete and Unabridged: This edition presents the full text of The Prince, enhanced with explanatory content to deepen understanding without altering the original work.

Whether you're a student, entrepreneur, strategist, or lifelong learner, The Prince offers timeless lessons on power, ambition, and decision-making. This edition makes those lessons accessible, relevant, and powerful for listeners today.

Listen to The Prince and experience the classic guide to leadership reimagined for the modern world.

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It’s not preachy or theoretical, it’s raw, insightful, and surprisingly applicable today. whether you're managing people or trying to understand real-world power dynamics, this audiobook delivers. The updated language makes a huge difference without losing depth.

A must-have for leaders

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It’s amazing how relevant this 500-year-old book still feels. The updated language makes it much easier to absorb, and the historical notes give just enough background to make sense of the references. A thoughtful, well-produced version.

Surprisingly timely

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Clean, modern English with great flow. I’ve listened to other versions before, but they felt stiff. This one finally made the material click for me. Would love to see more classics translated this thoughtfully.

Solid translation, clean narration

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Clear narration, smart annotations, and a very digestible format. I listened while commuting and found myself quoting it in meetings.

Short and smart

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Loved it. No fluff, just timeless wisdom in plain English. Perfect if you’ve always been curious about Machiavelli but didn’t want to wrestle with old translations.

Clear, concise, and captivating

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Not just for history buffs. Anyone leading a team or navigating office politics will find value here. I appreciated how the translator preserved the core of Machiavelli’s ideas while making them understandable.

A practical classic

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