The New Machiavelli How to Wield Power in the Modern World

Intriguing and engaging book... sets up fascinating parallels that prove there is really nothing new in politics Financial Times

"Intriguing and engaging book... sets up fascinating parallels that prove there is really nothing new in politics" Financial Times "A gloriously indiscreet political memoir... From a unique vantage point he gives brilliantly observed and witty accounts of the vanity of modern European princes... The merit of Powell's memoir is precisely that it lacks the intrusive ego of the big politician" -- Dominic Lawson Sunday Times "It's a quirky, thoughtful take on the impact of The Prince on modern politics" -- Anne McElvoy New Statesman, Books of the Year "Anyone who wants an insider's account of what makes politicians tick should read this book" -- Peter Mandleson Guardian, Books of the Year "It tells us a great deal about the era that has just passed" -- Chris Mullin Daily Telegraph, Books of the Year