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Machiavelli wrote "The Prince" ; 2 major points

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Machiavelli wrote "The Prince" ; 2 major points

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1. showed rulers or would - be ruler how to uphold a safe during a political turmoil

2. redeem himself to the ruler of Florence

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Best known for his book "The Prince"

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Niccolo was a diplomat, author, philosopher, and historian.

Machiavellian - term used to describe his political philosophies.

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Machiavelli also wrote the "Art of War" and his ideas are still discussed as philosophers still argue over his overall intention, his sincerity, and the content of his teaching.

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considered the father of modern political science

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considered the father of modern political science

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emphasized the use of ruthless strategies to maintain political power in The Prince

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Machiavelli felt as though leaders should be both feared and loved. He believed that a good politician should learn to be ruthless if it protects the people and the ends justify the means

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Wrote his political treatise called "The Prince" in 1513

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he was an author, philosopher, and historian

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he was an author, philosopher, and historian

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Diplomat during the Italian Renaissance