Preface
Introduction
Chronology
Critical bibliography
A note on the text
Biographical synopses
Politics drawn from the very words of Holy Scripture
First Book. Of the Principles of Human Society
Second Book. On Authority: That the Royal and Hereditary [Type] is the Most Proper for Government
Third Book. In Which One Begins to Explain the Nature and the Properties of Royal Authority
Fourth Book. On the Characteristics of Royalty (Continuation)
Fifth Book. Fourth and Final Characteristic of Royal Authority
Sixth Book. The Duties of Subjects Toward the Prince, Based on the Preceding Doctrine
Seventh Book. On the Particular Duties of Royalty
Eighth Book. The Particular Duties of Royalty, Continued: Of Justice
Ninth Book. The Supports of Royalty: Arms, Riches or Finances, and Councils
Tenth and Final Book. Continuation of Helps to Royalty: Riches or Finances, Counsel
The inconveniences and temptations which accompany royalty: and the remedies that one can bring to them.