From the Book - Penguin classics deluxe ed.
Different kinds of states and how to conquer them
Conquered by Alexander the Great, the Kingdom of Darius did not rebel against his successors after his death. Why not?
How to govern cities and states that were previously self-governing
States won by the ruler's own forces and abilities
States won by lucky circumstances and someone else's armed forces
Monarchy with public support
Assessing a state's strength
Different kinds of armies and a consideration of mercenary forces
Auxiliaries, combined forces and citizen armies
What men and particularly rulers are praised and blamed for
Cruelty and compassion. Whether it is better to be feared or loved
Avoiding contempt and hatred
Whether fortresses and other strategies rulers frequently adopt are useful
What a ruler should do to win respect
Why Italian rulers have lost their states
The role of luck in human affairs, and how to defend against it
An appeal to conquer Italy and free it from foreign occupation.