The Prince Machiavelli wrote The Prince as a means to express how he believed one could acquire and maintain power. ... Machiavelli notes that it does not matter much how a Prince comes into his power, whether newly hereditary or newly conquered Princedoms. ... Machiavelli stresses that a Prince must be wise if nothing else. ... Machiavelli believes that territories that could pose a threat should be attacked beforehand or they, themselves, could attack. ... Machiavelli believes that a Prince needs to be wise and aware or things around him. ...

• Word Count: 501
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Shakespeare and Machiavelli were both great writers of their times. ... Machiavelli believed that obedience to a ruler was only called for when the ruler's interests were in tune with those of the people as well. ... Machiavelli had his view about obedience to a ruler, and Shakespeare had his. ...

• Word Count: 1196
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School