Machiavelli: The Prince Niccolo Machiavelli was born into a time of political upheaval in Italy. ... Machiavelli portrayed men as they were, rather than how they ought to be. ... In Machiavelli's eyes, the main goal of politics was maintaining, increasing and preserving power. ... Machiavelli believes it safer, as, in his theory, all men are wicked. ... A ruler has two worries, according to Machiavelli. ...
THE MEDICI FAMILY"S INFLUENCE ON FLORENCE IN THE FIFTEENTH CENTURY Florence is a city surrounded by rivers. This fact contributed to the success and wealth of Florence in the areas of trade and commerce up until 1348. Once the Black Death took its toll and wiped out 1/2-1/3 of the population ...
Furthermore, following the return of Medici in 1512 forcing him into exile, a diplomat notably known as Niccolo Machiavelli wrote The Prince in 1513. 7 His lectures became a political guidebook in advising rulers, where he believed that being politically effective outweighed morality. ...
