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Niccolò Machiavelli's 'The Prince' is a political treatise that provides guidance to rulers on how to acquire, maintain, and expand their power. Machiavelli believed that the most important goal of a ruler should be to maintain and strengthen their state, even if that requires using deception, violence, or other immoral means. He argued that a ruler must be willing to do whatever it takes to achieve their goals, even if it means breaking the law or acting unethically. Machiavelli also emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong military and a loyal following, as well as the need to be feared by one's enemies. 'The Prince' has been a controversial and influential work since its publication, and it remains one of the most important texts in the field of political theory.Book Details
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Niccolò Machiavelli
Italy
Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli was an Italian Renaissance diplomat, philosopher and writer, best known for The Prince (Il Principe), written in 1513. He has often been called the fat...
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