The Prince
Age rating: Ages 17+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1515
This political treatise offers advice to rulers on how to acquire and maintain power, often through pragmatic and amoral means.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this historical political text.
Machiavelli discusses warfare and the use of force to maintain control.
No profanity is present in this historical political text.
No blasphemy is present in this historical political text.
No substance use is depicted in this historical political text.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted in this historical political text.
No scary or horror elements are present in this historical political text.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present in this historical political text.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this historical political text.
The text promotes a secular, power-focused worldview over Christian ethics.
No specific portrayal of God or Christians is present in this text.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMachiavelli advocates for bold and decisive action in leadership.
No Christian faith elements are present in this political treatise.
No self-giving love is depicted in this political treatise.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present in this text.
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