Two historical icons that had a great affect during the 15th century were Michelangelo and the cynical Machiavelli. ... Among these humanists was Machiavelli. ... The Prince, which is his most controversial piece, was written as a handbook for political leaders. Machiavelli was different from other humanists; his words focused on the way the world was, while others talked about how it should be. ... Machiavelli was clearly a man of complex character. ...

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