Machiavelli did not rule, he wrote a book called "Il Principe" or "The Prince" that was meant to be a guide for rulers. Machiavelli was a diplomat, civil servant, writer, and philosopher.
Niccolo Machiavelli's recommendation to rulers is to prioritize maintaining power and stability above all else, even if it means resorting to cunning, subterfuge, and ruthlessness. He advises rulers to be pragmatic and flexible in their decision-making, willing to adapt to circumstances in order to protect their rule.
Machiacelli's The Prince is best known for describing whether it is better for a ruler to be feared or loved (Machiavelli chooses feared). Overall, though, the book is a guide on how to/how not to rule over a country, and is an early form of political philosophy.
Machiavelli believed that having a good appearance could help a prince maintain power by gaining the support and loyalty of the people. By projecting an image of competence and authority, a prince could instill confidence among his subjects and deter potential challenges to his rule. Machiavelli saw appearances as a strategic tool for controlling perceptions and maintaining stability in the realm.
Public and Private morality has to be understood as two different things inorder to rule well
According to Machiavelli, a foreign prince ruling a mixed principality should aim to gain the trust of the local nobility while also keeping the common people content. This can be achieved by balancing displays of authority with acts of generosity to prevent rebellion. The prince should also dismantle any existing power structures that could pose a threat to his rule.
Machiavelli believed that a ruler should prioritize power and stability over morality and should be willing to use any means necessary to maintain control. He argued that a ruler should be feared rather than loved by the people, as fear is a more reliable motivator. Additionally, Machiavelli emphasized the importance of being adaptable and pragmatic in making decisions to protect and strengthen one's rule.
An historian may call Niccolo Machiavelli the first modern Italian because he started an argument on his book called The Prince by telling other kings and queens how to rule over the kingdom.
Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli
Machiavelli believed that the populace is more subject to criticism than a prince because they are fickle, easily swayed by emotions, and lack a unified purpose or self-interest. In contrast, a prince can maintain control through power and strategic decision-making to ensure stability and rule over the people.
An historian may call Niccolo Machiavelli the first modern Italian because he started an argument on his book called The Prince by telling other kings and queens how to rule over the kingdom.
Lodovico Machiavelli, Totto Machiavelli, Guido Machiavelli, Piero Machiavelli, Bernardo Machiavelli, Primerana Machiavelli, Baccina Machiavelli
Well, throughout history some examples of people believing in Legalist forms of government included Draco from Greece, Machiavelli from Italy, and even Locke. Legalist forms of government originally started in China.