One book that can be studied as an example of the humanism movement is "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli. Although Machiavelli is primarily known for his political and philosophical treatise, this work reflects the core principles of humanism. "The Prince" emphasizes the importance of the individual and rationality in politics, rejecting the traditional view of divine right and medieval hierarchy. Machiavelli's work promotes the idea that power resides in the hands of the people rather than the nobility or the church, aligning with humanist values of human agency, reason, and secularism.
