Candide is a satirical novel published in 1759 that is the best-known work by Voltaire. It is a savage denunciation of metaphysical optimism--as espoused by the German philosopher Gottfried Wilhelm Le
The Prince is one of the most influential books ever written. Published posthumously in 1532, Machiavelli’s observations on the manipulation and exercise of power have withstood the test of time. Hi
