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-Political Philosopher
-Author
-Statesman
-Secretary of the Florence republic

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https://www.britannica.com/biography/Niccolo-Machiavelli

https://daily.jstor.org/machiavelli-prince-of-democracy/

https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Prince

https://lifeclub.org/books/the-prince-niccolo-machiavelli-review-summary

https://now.tufts.edu/2013/12/20/machiavellis-humanism

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Niccolo-Machiavelli/The-Discourses-on-Livy

https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/cambridge-companion-to-machiavelli/society-class-and-state-in-machiavellis-discourses-on-livy/A0813D8BD11DA41A7C64183605C60C07

Discourses on Livy by Machiavelli: Summary, Analysis & Quotes

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Machiavelli created a political guide for rulers which he named "The Prince". His writing was intended to be for aspiring rulers and the ruler of Florence(Lorenzo De' Medici). He shares his opinion on how to gain, maintain and consolidate in the most effective way. His ideas are still used in today's government and had a unique perspective.

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In the prince, Machiavelli shares the best ways to rule in his opinion. He talks about whether it is better to be loved or feared, the art or war, the things a ruler must endure, and corruption.

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This is one of his other more popular books on political structure. The beginning is mostly focused on rome, comparing its growth and the way it was governed. The book delves into the effects of many things and the way governments need to function in Machiavelli's opinion. It is written with a pro-republican tone and consists of advice and his experiences.

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The book discusses the ways the government should be run to be effective. Machiavelli shares his thoughts on balance and freedom in government. The book also contains many ideas about security. He also assesses the constant corruption.

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He supported humanism and science.

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-Francis Bacon
-non Republican governments
-René Descartes
-Thomas Hobbes
-Montesquieu and John Locke

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He contributed ideas  and philosophies that have helped civilization evolve. 

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He contributed ideas  and philosophies that have helped civilization evolve. 

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All of Machiavelli’s works were placed on the  church’s “Index of Prohibited Books.”

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All of Machiavelli’s works were placed on the  church’s “Index of Prohibited Books.”

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He created guidelines for how to gain, maintain and consolidate power. 

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He created guidelines for how to gain, maintain and consolidate power. 

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Machiavelli was exiled after being accused of conspiracy. 

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Machiavelli was exiled after being accused of conspiracy. 

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He wrote poetry, carnival songs, and worked with scholars and politicians.

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"Machiavellian, came to be used as a synonym for political maneuvers marked by cunning, duplicity, or bad faith." -Britannica

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"Machiavellian, came to be used as a synonym for political maneuvers marked by cunning, duplicity, or bad faith." -Britannica

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He was devoted to making the right political decisions and improving civilization. Machiavelli was a humanist himself. 

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He was devoted to making the right political decisions and improving civilization. Machiavelli was a humanist himself. 

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He was willing to try new things and put his ideas out there. He did not mind if his ideas were unethical methods to rule by.

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He was realistic and explained human nature and the ways to combat it. 

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He was realistic and explained human nature and the ways to combat it. 

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Machiavelli made people question the way civilizations were structured. He was innovative and bold. His ideas helped pave the way for future governments and leaders. He helped transform the way people thought of a ruler ship position and government.