Niccolo Machiavelli 's The Prince

The Renaissance represented a new era in which values such as secularism and power became prevalent in society. Machiavelli expresses the need for politics and religion to be separated throughout his book "The Prince". Previously rulers had been restricted by Christian principals, but Machiavelli held the idea that rulers were warranted in any action so as long as it benefited the general public. Machiavelli believed that politics existed outside the realm of religion and morals. Subsequently, he approved of using any means necessary to gain and keep power, including lying, stealing, and murder. During this time Italy's city-states were in political chaos and condottieri roamed the streets. Machiavelli thought it was the ruler's duty to maintain discipline and peace in society at any cost. Despite his intentions to help Italy, Machiavelli's ideas were often seen as immoral and dishonest. The idea of a purely political action where morals were set aside is later referred to as the " Reasons of the state". In addition, Machiavelli felt a ruler must be sly

Niccolo Machiavelli’s most famous book, The Prince, contains the most valid information for a prince, a president, and even a king, to keep hold of their own power. Machiavelli tells about the importance and power of political action, his opinions, and most of all philosophy at it’s finest. Throughout the twenty-six chapters of this book he describes the bold, brave, practical, and powerful prince and how the prince’s life should be lived. Machiavelli’s view of human nature is used as justification for his political advice to princes. Niccolo Machiavelli was very intelligent, motivated, and dedicated while writing this book, he attempts to inform princes how to come to power by being powerful; he determines if nature and the environment a prince lives in is the cause of their failure and success.

The Prince was a book that really opened my eyes to a certain way of thinking and not feeling like a bad person for thinking that way. A lot of people regard narcissism as bad and selfish and make you out to be an ignorant villain. Growing up I have always considered myself to be quite narcissistic and everyone around me always made me feel like it was a crime to think highly of myself. Having narcissistic qualities is not a crime, in fact depending on where you want your life to go it can be a blessing to have those qualities. Although these qualities can be to our benefit in some instances, if we do not know how to use the power of these qualities they will become of no use and instead work against us.

In my opinion I think that Machiavelli wrote this book as a practical guide for future rulers, to use also in the beginning he offers the prince the book as a gift and a guide, he talks about not having anything that he deems worthy enough for the prince but he considers his knowledge to be pretty worthy. For example in chapter III Machiavelli advise the prince on what he should do if he were to gain power of a new state, for example he advises the prince to reside into the new state that way if there is any conflict he is present to solve. He also advises the prince on establishing colonies in new states because this way it is less expensive than maintaining a military in the new state. In the book he writes “One does not spend much on colonies,and

Machiavelli then moves to the final section of The Prince where he writes about prudence and change around Italy at that time. He starts with stating that there are many princes around Italy that simply lost their states. Machiavelli goes on to state that the reason for this is not because of bad luck or fortune but simply because their power got to their heads, they thought they were invincible, and in the end they found out that they weren’t and crumbled along with their states. Machiavelli then writes that fortune is two ways. Part of it is influenced by actions and the reactions to certain scenarios. The other part is the “sweet” part of fortune that many people believe that they have no control over where in reality they do. Basically

The Prince, by Niccoló Machiavelli, is a how to rule guide for sovereigns. It was written in 1513 but published only in 1532, nearly five years after Machiavelli’s death. The book was composed to tell sovereigns how to rule, but some scholars say it is more on how not to rule. From how to act as a prince to how not to attack in war, Machiavelli discusses it all. He was a regular citizen in Florence, but claimed he knew more about the art of ruling than princes did, he watched Italy rise and fall and decided to write The Prince in hopes that Lorenzo de Medici, the prince at the time, would read it and put it to use. Machiavelli claimed that if a prince were to read his book and follow his guidance, he would have no problem ruling and go down

I think his lack of faith in people played a big part in how Macheavelli's works reflect the political realities of Renaissance Italy. The more I read about how Macheavelli used fear to control his people the more I understand why he did it. He loved his land and the people that occupied it, and the people could see that in him. At the same time he used his power to make people fear him and want to follow him. However I feel that his letters to Francesco Vettori in Rome make this clear enough. This combination of political elements, and Machiavelli's contemplative lifestyle, produced a work he wrote in just his first several months on the farm in late in 1513; The Prince. He originally dedicated it to the de' Medici family who were in control

Machiavelli explains on how fortune is a lady's furthermore how fortune can take control. I observed his hypothesis to be valid. Ladies are fortunes men will never get it. Fortune is something men will never love effectively. In today's general public, men disregard how exceptionally they ought to treat a lady. No men open entryways, give some assistance, or ask how their day have been. Numerous individuals trust fortune controls everything, so they let it. As years passed by, men have slacked off the admiration for ladies and their fortune. In the Machiavelli determination of The Prince, he appears to have it all made sense of.

A Republic is representative government ruled by law, where democracy is a direct government ruled by majority of the people. Republic is based on individuals and inalienable rights. In The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli the book expresses how to become and stay a prince through numerous obstacles. From the beginning, different forms of government are stated and described, but Machiavelli focuses on the different types of principles a prince should maintain within a kingdom and why a kingdom fails or thrives. He expresses in great detail the different governments. However, the book is not based upon republics but of monarchies, old and new.

Machiavelli has many ideas throughout his work. A few of them can definitely translate to current day situations. In Machiavelli’s “the prince” he brings up many key points that people may find very controversial. Some people completely agree and other people think that they're completely irrational and too powerful. Either way you look at it you have a really organized government form that may or may not work in this day and age.

Machiavelli elaborates on how fortune is a woman and also how fortune can take control. I found his theory to be true. Women are fortunes men will never understand. Fortune is something men will never cherish correctly. In today’s society men overlook how highly they should treat a woman. No men open doors, lend a helping hand, or ask how their day have been. Many people believe fortune controls everything, so they let it. As years went by men have slacked off the respect for women and their fortune. In Machiavelli selection of The Prince, he seems to have it all figured out.

Machiavelli’s the Prince is a highly acclaimed and influential book to read by wide crowds of audiences. Machiavelli is not evil, he’s just a political expert that’s trying to return Florence to the former glory of itself before the liberation and drive out the foreigners. Throughout the book, it has historical examples on how to properly conquer a kingdom, marketing ploys, and colonizing tips. Also, this was how society was in the period of Medieval times and Renaissance because you would either need to conquer as many lands as possible in order to be seen as powerful and wealthy or be conquered by wealthier enemies.

Niccolò Machiavelli wrote The Prince with the sole purpose of impressing the Medici family and getting on the good side of the new ruler of Florence, Lorenzo di Piero de’ Medici. By writing this “handbook to ruling,” Machiavelli hoped to sway the Medici to accept him as an ally and possible political advisor. He was extremely convincing as he used examples from the past as a “political lesson” to further distinguish his ideas as correct.

Machiavelli’s, The Prince, a book written by Niccolò Machiavelli, is a read that most people wouldn’t prefer to read as a first option but in defense to Niccolo, it brings out many themes such as Goodwill and Hatred, Free will, and Human Nature. “It is known from his personal correspondence that The Prince was written during 1513, the year after the Medici took control of Florence, and a few months after Machiavelli 's arrest, torture, and banishment by the Medici regime” (Bio.com). The novel was written during a time of political turbulence as a practical guide to help Lorenzo de Medici stay in power. As well with the following themes, the book contains suspenseful moments as well as action packed pages. The whole book itself is set during the backdrop of the Italian Renaissance, a period of intense activity in art, literature and science. It is also an analysis of how to acquire and obtain political power.

The political leader of a state deals with an extensive amount of responsibilities and practices when involved in international relations. Leadership is considered one of the most important aspects of handling a state. In our early readings of The Prince, Machiavelli presents us with his ideology and recommendations for being an appropriate leader of a state, specifically discussing how to be a successful prince. His opinions are followed by many political figures of our present day.