It seems like you are referring to two notable works of political philosophy: Sir Thomas More's "Utopia" and Niccolò Machiavelli's "The Prince." Both texts present different perspectives on governance, leadership, and the ideal functioning of societies.
### Sir Thomas More's "Utopia"
In "Utopia," published in 1516, More describes an imaginary island society that has a seemingly perfect socio-political and legal system. Key ideas from "Utopia"