Nicolo Machiavelli might tell Don Quixote to kill a certain percent of the land's people, thus making the remainder very dependent on Quizote's "Good nature" for their safety and livelihoods, and to not complain about taxes.
Niccolò Machiavelli wrote The Prince to gain favor with Lorenzo de' Medici. Machiavelli's states in the book's dedication that he would like to return to a position of authority and that he offers the advice contained in The Prince as the most precious gift he could offer.
The main subject of Niccolo Machiavelli's book "The Prince" is political theory and advice for rulers on how to maintain power and govern effectively. Machiavelli emphasizes the use of deceit, manipulation, and ruthlessness when necessary to achieve political goals.
"The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli. It discusses the nature of power and offers advice on how political leaders can maintain control, even if it means being ruthless or deceitful.
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"The Prince" by Niccolo Machiavelli is a political treatise that offers advice on effective governance, particularly focusing on the use of power and leadership strategies. It was written in the early 16th century and is considered a foundational work in political theory.
"The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli is set in Renaissance Italy, specifically in the region of Florence. The book is primarily a political treatise that explores the theories on gaining and maintaining power, and it draws heavily on Machiavelli's observations of political leaders and events of his time. The setting of political turmoil and intrigue in Renaissance Italy provides the backdrop for Machiavelli's pragmatic advice on governance.
Machiavelli's advice for the prince(s) is multifaceted but the undercurrent remains stable: to do what is expedient for the state even if it requires resorting to evil practices, cruelty, and deceit. Machiavelli has no compunctions about recommending that the new prince destroy the old prince and his entire family in order to eliminate the possibility of insurrection from the old regime. Even though Machiavelli urges violence when necessary, he also tempers his advice to include prudence on the part of the prince so that the injuries inflicted can raise no possibility of vengeance. The prince himself must know how to maintain his own circle of friends, but not rely on them for decision-making; he gathers information but makes the decisions himself. He must be independently strong, even maintaining his physical strength and prowess and his skills at hunting. The prince will understand the psychology of people. For example, he will prepare them for adversity by making sure that provisions are in store for them and maintaining adequate defense for the people. By providing good laws and good arms for his people, the prince will foster loyalty in his and longevity for his state.
Niccolo Machiavelli wrote The Prince.
The Prince is an explanation of why the majority is ruled by the minority.
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