Niccolo Machiavelli Was A Bridge From The Medieval To The Modern World

By many, Niccolò Machiavelli is infamous for being one of the most controversial political philosophers during the period of 1494-1564. Machiavelli is a realist whose lack of idealistic optimism is the root of his cynicism towards human nature and human weakness. He is a perpetuator of the idea that “the means justifies the end.” Although an ample amount of individuals criticize his principles, many rational thinkers embrace the political realities he so adamantly acquaints his readers with in his

Niccolo Machiavelli is undoubtedly one of the most enigmatic figures in the long evolving history of political thought of modern Europe. No other doctrine of any other political theorist has been so intensely dissected, read, reread and researched upon even after five hundred years. Machiavelli has been accused and accepted, revered and rejected, celebrated and condemned…very few political theorists have actually managed to cause such diverse reactions in the minds of people all over the world.

5th and the 15th century. It was the period of time between the fall of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance. The life through this period of time was so difficult. They used Feudalism as a social system; therefore they were classified in social classes (slavery was permitted). In the Middle Ages, books were rare and mostly dealt with religious topics. Christian monks carefully copied each book by hand. Then, as the time passed there was a change of culture. It was a European cultural movement between

The argument being put forward in this dissertation is that the Renaissance in Europe, with specific emphasis on Italy, during the 15th Century, was the most influential period in developing the ‘early modern’ human society. Many believe that this was due to its almost perfect location between Western Europe and the Eastern shore of the Mediterranean. By analysing various factors and sources, as well as different aspects of society, for example political factors and the views of contemporary texts