the start of the treatise, the author identifies the challenges he faces in addressing a topic so fraught with danger and moral ambiguity as coups d'état. He outlines the potential backlash from discussing the deceit and manipulations inherent in political life, expressing strong apprehension that he might disturb his esteemed reader's moral sensibilities. Despite his youth and lack of experience, he feels compelled to explore these complex themes, suggesting that such discussions are unavoidable in understanding the nature of governance and authority in society. Thus, Naudé sets the stage for a profound exploration of political strategy and ethics, acknowledging the weight of his subject matter from the very outset. (This is an automatically generated summary.)