The Prince By: Niccolo Machiavelli Julius Caesar once said, "I came, I saw, I conquered." ... Machiavelli wrote how past rulers seem to have forgotten the importance of moral principles. ... If Julius did not invest so much time in a false appearance, he could have redeemed himself rather then becoming a mean and hurtful prince. ... The reader concludes that a ruler must be cruel in punishment but as long as he is compassionate and keeping his people in a safe and peaceful environment, then he will be an effective ruler. ... So how does this project become a reason for his book? ...

• Word Count: 1926
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate