Petrarch became known for his poetry, which can be described along with many humanistic writings to be very realistic, critical, and more often than not satirical. ... His most famous contribution to the world of literature are his string of sonnets addressed to "Laura", who appears to be a real person rather than a religious symbol, as in most European writings. ... This approach to gaining wealth and power can be described as Machivellian, named so by the influence of ideologist Niccolo Machiavelli. ... Machiavelli expanded on his belief in the Prince, that Italians should behave with feroc...

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The humanistic movement began during the early Italian Renaissance with the rediscovery of the writings of classical Greeks and Romans, which were not only models of literary style, but considered to be guides to the understanding of life. ... This approach to gaining wealth and power can be described as Machiavellian, named so by the influence of ideologist Niccolo Machiavelli. Machiavelli wrote one of the most influential political books of all time, called the Prince, which is considered one of the most important works to stem from the Italian Renaissance. Machiavelli expanded on his...

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