Sunni Ali, who became ruler of the Songhai in 1464, worked to unify, strengthen, and enlarge his empire.
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.
Armed populace. Before any type of absolute ruler can take power, they must first disarm their 'subjects'.
The first servant of the state
john Locke - People have natural rights that the government should protect. Thomas Hobbes - People are brutish, so they need a strong ruler. Montesquieu - Government powers should be divided into three branches. Emmerich de Vattel - We can apply the laws of nature to nations, not just to people or objects.
Hatsheput demanded to be respected as a male ruler to strengthen her new position as the first female Pharaoh in ancient Egypt. She even dressed like a man and wear fake beards.
Absolute monarchy
It depends on the type of ruler you are using. Depends if you are using a just metric unit ruler or if you are using a yard/meter stick. The measurements should be written along the edge of the ruler.
Place the ruler side by side with the object. One of the edges of the object should be in the "0" value of the ruler. Then just see where the other edge is and there you have it.
a ruler
You get a ruler. It doesn't matter how long the ruler is. You just keep going along the length of the metre stick and you should end up with the measurements at the end.
According to Machiavelli, a ruler should be feared rather than loved by his subjects in order to maintain power. He should be cunning, decisive, and willing to engage in deceit and manipulation to achieve his goals. It is important for a ruler to prioritize the stability and success of the state above all else.