The principal goal of Machiavelli's rulers was to have a long and peaceful reign, in which they gained popularity from their subjects and successfully defended their principality. A Machiavellian ruler would only be successful if he reliquished power because of his own free will or death from natural causes.
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Niccolo Machiavelli wrote The Prince.
The Prince is an explanation of why the majority is ruled by the minority.
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Niccolo Machiavelli was the author of the political classic The Prince.
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Most famously, "The Prince."
Niccolo Machiavelli
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Machiavelli's most famous book is called "The Prince." It was written in the 16th century and is a political treatise on leadership and governance.