# Ruhtinas

By Niccolò Machiavelli.

"Ruhtinas" by Niccolò Machiavelli is a political treatise written in 1513. This groundbreaking guide for new rulers argues that immoral acts may be necessary to achieve political power and glory. Written in Italian rather than Latin, it uses historical examples to illustrate practical political strategy over abstract ideals. The work directly challenged Catholic and scholastic teachings of its time, making it a controversial cornerstone of modern political philosophy and giving rise to the term "Machiavellian." (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: Finnish
- Translator: O. A. Kallio
- Subjects: State, The -- Early works to 1800; Political science -- Philosophy -- Early works to 1800; Political ethics -- Early works to 1800

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## Audiobooks of it

- [Ruhtinas](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/12003) by Niccolò Machiavelli (4 h 47 min, Finnish)

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