The age of princes has passed, but the age of politicians is at its heights. So is Niccolò MachiavellisThe Prince any less relevant? No. But it needs an update, to reflect the political realities of our times. That is the purpose of this groundbreaking manuscripta guide to success in contemporary politics, where the democratically-elected politician has assumed the role of the classical prince. Here is revealed how a politician must act if she wants to be successful, how she must plot her every move, whether dealing with colleagues, constituents, family members, bureaucrats, lobbyists or the media.

Indeed, this manuscript is unique, for it exposes at a level of detail never seen before the inner workings of the mind of the contemporary politician. And while it may prove an asset to aspiring politicians, its frank and honest nature will no doubt strike fear in the hearts of incumbent politicians as it sheds light on their motives, intentions, and aspirations.

Nick Machiavelli has been active politically since the age of thirteen, when he first worked as a canvasser in a local election campaign. Two years later he attended his first national political convention. At present he is a practicing politician, with several elections to his credit. He admits to employing many though certainly not all of the means he describes in The Politician, and only for the very best of centrist ends.

1. From the prince to the politician.- 2. The role of the politician in the liberal democratic state.- 3. What draws the citizen to the world of politics.- 4. Why all politics is local.- 5. The politician: crusader and opportunist.- 6. How the aspiring political may gain election.- 7. How the politician should deal with his political superiors.- 8. How the politician should deal with her political peers.- 9. How the politician should deal with his political inferiors.- 10. How the politician should behave in curia.- 11. How the politician should behave in camera.- 12. Concerning the particular dangers for the politician as office holder.- 13. Concerning the politician and his constituents.- 14. Concerning the politician and her personal staff.- 15. Concerning the politician and the bureaucracy.- 16. Concerning the politician and her financial backers.- 17. Concerning the politician and those who many command blocs of voters.- 18. Concerning the politician, policy makers, consultants and lobbyists.- 19. Concerning the politician and the media.- 20. Concerning the politician and her family.- 21. Concerning political discourse.- 22. How the politician should behave between elections.- How the politician should behave during re-election campaigns.- Concerning the risks attendant on political.