Niccolo wrote plays like Mandragola, Clizia, Belfagor, and A Discourse on Language. ... Niccolo Machiavelli was known for his three political theories. ... These theories have influenced such powerful leaders as Joseph Stalin, Adoft Hitler, and Richard Nixon. ... Joseph Stalin used all three of Machiavelli's theories. ...

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(Des Chenes 147) In this book, Orwell presents recurring themes of personal freedom, the influence of language, and the abuse of power. ... His ability to perceive social effects of political theories have inspired people to think of him as the greatest moral force in English literature, during the past several decades (George Orwell). ...

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