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. ... One of the most interesting points that Machiavelli identifies is the importance of the prince in being a master of the art of warfare to utilize his troops logically. ... As Machiavelli states: "It must be understood that a prince cannot observe all those things which are consider good in men, being often obliged, in order to maintain the state, to act against charity, against humanity, and against religion . . ....

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