Machiavelli’s The Prince is a comprehensive account of national and international politics in regards to the smooth and successful rule of the state. He argues from the point of view of a leader and says that given human nature, there is a particular way that a ruler must rule in order to ensure that civility and order are maintained. In doing so, he touches on several topics that are even relevant to this day. For instance, he posits theories on the proper allies for a nation – or principality to use Machiavelli’s vernacular – along with the ideal form of the state, the problems and effective solutions of ruling newly conquered territories, the characteristics necessary for a great leader/ruler and the importance of war and its antonymous counterpart, peace. His position is rather persuasive given that he reputes himself as being of inferior status – i.e. part of the masses – as he addresses his writing to his then sovereign Lorenzo de’ Medici, so his pro-government position seems......
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