--- product_id: 10636757 title: "The Prince" price: "MX$801" currency: MXN in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.mx/products/10636757-the-prince store_origin: MX region: Mexico --- # The Prince **Price:** MX$801 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Prince - **How much does it cost?** MX$801 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.mx](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/10636757-the-prince) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Prince [Machiavelli, Niccolo, Parks, Tim, Parks, Tim] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Prince Review: Great translation - I do not speak Italian, so, when I say that Tim Parks' translation of The Prince is great, I mean in comparison with others. (I had read Robert M. Adams' translation in the Norton Critical Edition not long before I read Parks' translation, and I tried Parks' translation because I like Parks' novels.) Parks' translation of The Prince is great in its clarity; it is written in plain, modern English. The historical material in The Prince, which can seem dense in other translations, flows right along in Parks'. His 24-page introduction and his 14-page "translator's note" are also superb. The latter explains his philosophy of translation and compares passages in his translation with those of others'. The translator's note left me assured, even though I do not read Italian, that I could trust Parks' accuracy; I believe that nothing was lost in accuracy, and much was gained in readability, by his use of plain, modern English. Parks provides very few footnotes, but I didn't miss them, because I was caught up in the text. The book also contains a glossary of proper names, with long paragraphs devoted to some of the names, but I didn't make much use of it, for the same reason that I didn't miss the scarcity of footnotes. Review: A Great Translation for a Great Classic. - Great Translation with enough references to get you up to speed with the people and event mentioned by Machiavelli. Good introduction too; interesting and not too heavy. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 0143105868 | | Best Sellers Rank | #176,493 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #197 in Political Philosophy (Books) #544 in History & Theory of Politics #4,597 in Classic Literature & Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (914) | | Dimensions | 5.7 x 0.5 x 8.4 inches | | Edition | New | | ISBN-10 | 9780143105862 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0143105862 | | Item Weight | 7.2 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 176 pages | | Publication date | November 24, 2009 | | Publisher | Penguin Classics | ## Images ![The Prince - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619Vt8ZCKOL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great translation *by H***N on September 12, 2009* I do not speak Italian, so, when I say that Tim Parks' translation of The Prince is great, I mean in comparison with others. (I had read Robert M. Adams' translation in the Norton Critical Edition not long before I read Parks' translation, and I tried Parks' translation because I like Parks' novels.) Parks' translation of The Prince is great in its clarity; it is written in plain, modern English. The historical material in The Prince, which can seem dense in other translations, flows right along in Parks'. His 24-page introduction and his 14-page "translator's note" are also superb. The latter explains his philosophy of translation and compares passages in his translation with those of others'. The translator's note left me assured, even though I do not read Italian, that I could trust Parks' accuracy; I believe that nothing was lost in accuracy, and much was gained in readability, by his use of plain, modern English. Parks provides very few footnotes, but I didn't miss them, because I was caught up in the text. The book also contains a glossary of proper names, with long paragraphs devoted to some of the names, but I didn't make much use of it, for the same reason that I didn't miss the scarcity of footnotes. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Great Translation for a Great Classic. *by T***N on June 30, 2024* Great Translation with enough references to get you up to speed with the people and event mentioned by Machiavelli. Good introduction too; interesting and not too heavy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing introduction ... A hate or love translation ... *by A***R on March 16, 2010* The Prince is considered to be a foundation of modern political science. Well, when you read this translation, it actually feels too modern. Yes, it's easy to understand but there is something freaky when a half thousand years old The Prince sounds very much like a few days old The Economist. However, if you read the introduction, the translator explains the goals he had in mind, what he was trying to achieve and after that it starts making sense. First, you get a very good overview of the situation in Italy around the time when the book was written. Second the translator explains, that he is trying to make that book sound to us how it was understood by the people 500 years ago. They were reading their regular language and in a same way the old forms should not be distracting the modern reader from the essence. In a similar way, the book has built an image over the centuries and the stronger was reputation the more distorted the translations were becoming. So the translator was trying to uncover the sense and feel of the original text without any later prejudgments. Knowing that, reading the translation becomes less peculiar and more interesting. Leaving the translation aside, what can I say about the text? Well, this is true classics. It's amazing how many thoughts, conclusions and advices are packed into a bit over a hundred pages and how important they are even now. It's about the size of a single issue of The Economist, but it can change the way you'll read news for the rest of your life. Highly recommended. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Prince - The Republic (Penguin Classics) - Meditations (Penguin Classics) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.mx/products/10636757-the-prince](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/10636757-the-prince) --- *Product available on Desertcart Mexico* *Store origin: MX* *Last updated: 2026-05-22*