Niccolo Machiavelli made a significant contribution to the political world. His controversial novel, "The Prince", sought to publicize his ideals on the leadership of a nation. The political philosopher and statesman, witnessed an epidemic of dishonesty and manipulation disease the government for more than a decade. While serving the Italian government, the Medici family seized power in Florence and removed him from office. This prompted one of his most influential works. "The Prince", formulated a state capable of resisting foreign assail, by detailing the leader's political objectives and fundamental principals of that state.
Machiavelli believed that success of a state was foremost dependent on its leader's knowledge of war. He persuaded that it was essential to master this art. Machiavelli adamantly states, "A prince should therefore have no other aim or thought, nor take up any other thing for his study, but war and its organization and discipline, for that is the only art that is necessary to one who commands". He reasoned that it played a key role in his ability to acquire and uphold power. He also believed that a prince should not feel compelled by traditions or ethical normality. He stressed the importance of sustaining political stability; however, he should use unfavorable means of judgment if necessary. A .
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prince should rather be feared than loved but not hated. Abusing his power, would certainly provoke this. While he should not concentrate on the happiness of the people, its prosperity and development he should.
The principalities which founded a state, play a significant role to its leader. His position holds expectations to preserve traditional principalities. In the event that he over-throw one, his enemies would grow. This is also the case when establishing new ones. Machiavelli felt the best ways to deal with principalities was not to change them, but improve them.
