The Prince

Niccolò Machiavelli

5 people recommended it in 5 threads, 2017–2024.

Recommended mostly in list form, without much commentary. The threads below have the context.

Where it comes up

• Ask HN: Must-Read Books for Startups? 2024 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: Mind bending books to read and never be the same as before? 2020 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: What are your favorite books or essays written at least 100 years ago? 2019 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: Books you read in 2018? 2018 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: Which non-technology book has influenced you the most and why? 2017 · 1 recommendation