"There is zero evidence to support the idea that The Prince is satirical. The book is consistent with his larger body of work and was written to educate the Medici ruler of Florence on the proper conduct of a successful 'Prince', and to convince him to unify Italy against foreign powers."
"The Prince is satirical. The book is consistent with his larger body of work and was written to educate the Medici ruler of Florence on the proper conduct of a successful 'Prince', and to convince him to unify Italy against foreign powers."