The New Prince

Machiavelli's classic, The Prince, is one of civilization's fundamental works on politics and political philosophy. In The New Prince, we find a book of new political thinking—fresh ideas for the democracies that will define the information age, original concepts for making government prosper through the 21st century. Dick Morris, who contributed significantly to President Clinton's re-election in 1996 and, during the previous two decades, helped many public officials (Democrats and Republicans alike) gain office, takes a hard look at our times and writes a how-to book for office-seekers, special-interest groups, and students of politics.

Thus Morris advises candidates to adopt idealism as a strategy—not because of misguided altruism, but because it works. He tells politicians, advocacy groups, business leaders, and citizens how to promote their causes and get their jobs done effectively. And he offers insights into the character of the most remarkable political figures of our time and outlines what he believes will be the political agenda for the coming several decades.