As a manual for leaders and those hoping to attain power, it lists the qualities a leader must possess, the skills a leader must attain, and stresses what a leader must be willing to do in order to maintain his power and position for the continued existence of the state. Machiavelli begins by identifying the various types of governments seen up to that time. ... He stresses the use of native troops who have a loyalty to their leader and their country is the ideal composition for a successful military force by citing the example of Phillip of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great. ... For Ma...

• Word Count: 3155
• Approx Pages: 13
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate