Author Machiavelli, Niccolò, 1469-1527 Translator Marriott, W. K. (William Kenaz), -1927 Uniform Title Il Principe. English Title The Prince Contents The Prince -- Description of the methods adopted by the Duke Valentino when murdering Vitellozzo Vitelli, Oliverotto da Fermo, the Signor Pagolo, and the Duke di Gravina Orsini -- The life of Castruccio Castracani of Lucca. Language English LoC Class JC: Political science: Political theory Subject State, The -- Early works to 1800 Subject Political science -- Philosophy -- Early works to 1800 Subject Political ethics -- Early works to 1800