The Prince - Machiavelli, Niccolò
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Niccolò Machiavelli , or more formally Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli, was an Italian Renaissance historian, politician, diplomat, philosopher, humanist, and writer. He has often been called the founder of modern political science. He was for many years a senior official in the Florentine Republic, with responsibilities in diplomatic and military affairs. He also wrote comedies, carnival songs, and poetry. His personal correspondence is renowned in the Italian language. He was secretary to the Second Chancery of the Republic of Florence from 1498 to 1512, when the Medici were out of…mehr

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Niccolò Machiavelli , or more formally Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli, was an Italian Renaissance historian, politician, diplomat, philosopher, humanist, and writer. He has often been called the founder of modern political science. He was for many years a senior official in the Florentine Republic, with responsibilities in diplomatic and military affairs. He also wrote comedies, carnival songs, and poetry. His personal correspondence is renowned in the Italian language. He was secretary to the Second Chancery of the Republic of Florence from 1498 to 1512, when the Medici were out of power. He wrote his most renowned work The Prince (Il Principe) in 1513. "The Prince" is a reference about political philosophy that has influenced our modern society, like "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu (Also by Niccolò Machiavelli), "The Communist Manifesto" by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.
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Niccolò Machiavelli, an influential Renaissance thinker born in Florence in 1469, is often regarded as the father of modern political philosophy. His career was rooted in the Florentine Republic, where he served as a diplomat, military advisor, and official. During this time, he observed the turbulent politics of Italy and developed a keen understanding of power dynamics, which deeply influenced his later writings.After the Medici family regained power in Florence, Machiavelli was removed from office, arrested, and tortured due to suspicions of conspiracy. It was during his exile that he wrote his most famous work, The Prince, which offers pragmatic advice to rulers on gaining and maintaining power. The work controversially suggests that the ends justify the means, advocating for a realistic, sometimes ruthless approach to leadership.Machiavelli's ideas have left an indelible mark on political thought, with his name even giving rise to the term "Machiavellian," often used to describe cunning and strategic behavior. His writings continue to be studied and debated, offering insights into human behavior, governance, and the complexities of power.