Machiavelli goes into great detail about what it takes to be a ruler in power and how to stay in power. ... Machiavelli starts off his argument in a very humble manner. ... Machiavelli advises his reader(s) to take value in hereditary ruling for a couple of reasons. ... Generosity is self-defeating, according to Machiavelli. ... Machiavelli also goes on to say that...

• Word Count: 1920
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate