Gaither 3/4/03 During Machiavelli's time, society was much different than it had been for previous philosophers. ... Machiavelli was born at a time of conflict within Florence, Italy, between the republican leaders and the family of the Medici's, to which Machiavelli especially, had a history of opposition towards. After years of conflict between powers, Machiavelli was exiled from his country. ... To Machiavelli, a successful ruler is one who can impress people, regardless of what he really is inside. ... With this in mind, Machiavelli presents his work as a challenge to the Pap...

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Machiavelli "The best fortress a ruler can have is not to be hated by the people, for if you possess fortresses and the people hate you, having fortresses will not save you". ... Machiavelli believes that Lorenzo de Medici does not act with dictatorial power, but with greed which is considered a fault. Machiavelli states that a prince can share power with the people, since a prince can trust the people much more than he can trust the nobles. ... I agree with Machiavelli, people are the ones that you don't have to worry about, because they have nothing and giving them authority ...

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In this paper Machiavelli's tactics will be analyzed and compared to modern day governments. ... After studying Machiavelli it is apparent why The Prince remains relevant in this day and age. ... It is with the concept of mixed monarchies is where Machiavelli makes his first crucial point. ... According to Machiavelli's writings it is transparent that he believes humans to be simple minded. ... " The essence of Machiavelli's argument is that one must learn to master the art of deception. ...

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It is quite odd that people would question whether Niccolò Machiavelli himself was a Machiavellian. ... When the Medici family returned to power in 1512, Machiavelli was dismissed and briefly thrown in jail. ... "Machiavelli: Not So Machiavellian?" ... . "Niccolò Machiavelli Biography." ...

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Niccolo Machiavelli is revered as the founder of modern political philosophy. ... Machiavelli goes against Platonic philosophy. ... Machiavelli goes on to say that the evil majority would generally overcome the virtuous few. ... By this, Machiavelli is referring to both the effective and non-effective uses of force. ... Niccolo Machiavelli is regarded by many as an unscrupulous man. ...

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Machiavelli writes that it is the most precious thing he has to offer. ... In the Dedication, Machiavelli speaks in the obsequious language usually used to address nobles. ... In the Dedication and these chapters, Machiavelli further establishes the form of the book. ... Further, Machiavelli intends it to be both "realistic" and concise. ... Indeed, at the end of the Dedication, Machiavelli asks Lorenzo to take notice of his undeserved plight--Machiavelli's exclusion from the political affairs of his native city, Florence. ...

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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 ...

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Renaissance Paper The period of the renaissance existed between the years of 1485 and 1660. The term renaissance itself is a French word meaning "rebirth" and it refers particularly to renew interest in classical learning, the writing of ancient Greece and Rome. In the Middle Ages, people forgot ...

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