At eleven, his father records his son being taught by a "maestro of abacus" and a year later was learning Latin from a priest in the Chancery (Masters, 50). ... When he discovered meaningful ways of becoming more of a power ruler, he wrote in great detail what qualities an effective ruler must have under their principalities, and how past historical events amplify qualities into man's morality. ... Niccolo began with history but morality is an even bigger issue that plays an important part in the life of a ruler. ... Machiavelli identifies the importance of history and man'...

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

The nature of man, as it was put forth by Machiavelli, was that "...all men are ready to change masters in the hope of bettering themselves. In this belief they will take up arms against their master..." ...

• Word Count: 2524
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Even though Machiavelli's understanding of human nature was a complete contravention of what other humanists believed, he strongly promoted a irreligious society that exile morality since it stood in the war of an effective government. ... This kind of deception master by the prince will only bring him honor and certainty amongst the people and eventually those who once oppose to his rule will be deceived. ...

• Word Count: 1235
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Written in the 16th century, The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli has come to be regarded by many historians and political experts as one of the oldest political primers in history. As a political philosopher Machiavelli sought to examine and analyzing the data he collected from reviewing past historie...

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