![]() ![]() Now I say that those dominions which, when acquired, are added to an ancient state by him who acquires them, are either of the same country and language, or they are not. “It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both.” Niccolo MachiavelliĬhapter 3 Concerning Mixed Principalities Take some time to watch the BBC documentary about Machiavelli:-Īnd then read excerpts from The Prince below. Machiavellian is a term that often characterizes unscrupulous politicians of the sort Machiavelli described in The Prince. Machiavelli described immoral behavior, such as dishonesty and killing, as being both normal and effective in politics. His most famous work was The Prince, written when he was in exile from politics. ![]() He has been called the father of modern political science, writing theater, poetry, philosophy, and songs. From 1494 to 1512 he held an official post at Florence, Italy which included diplomatic missions to various European courts. ![]() Niccolò Machiavelli, 1469-1527 CE was an Italian politician, writer and diplomat. ![]()
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