The Prince / Leviathan, Or, Matter, Form, and Power of a Commonwealth Ecclesiastical and Civil

The book is in good condition, with a sturdy brown cloth binding. The spine shows minor edge wear, but the binding remains tight. There is no dust jacket. The pages are clean and free of inscriptions or markings, making it a solid copy for reading or collection purposes.

This edition of "The Prince" by Nicolò Machiavelli and "Leviathan" by Thomas Hobbes was published by Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. in 1952. It is part of the Great Books series, emphasizing the pivotal works in Western literature and philosophy. The texts are essential readings in political philosophy, exploring themes of power, governance, and human nature. Machiavelli's "The Prince" is renowned for its candid analysis of political power, while Hobbes' "Leviathan" investigates the structure of society and legitimate government. This hardcover edition, bound in brown cloth, lacks a dust jacket and is in good condition with minor edge wear. As a mid-20th-century publication, it provides a historical perspective on these classic texts, suitable for collectors and students of political theory.