Do a Google search for “machiavelli” and you’ll find that nearly every hit returned - apart from the biographical ones - reveals that most people using his name use it incorrectly and ignorantly. It is here that most people misinterpret Machiavelli. In this book, Machiavelli lays out his ideas about political power and how it should be wielded, presenting various methods by which leaders can maintain their hold on power. He is best known for his influential book The Prince, published in 1532, five years after his death. Born in Florence, Italy, Machiavelli lived during a time of political upheaval and conflict in Italy, and his writings reflect the tumultuous political climate of the era. “Where the willingness is great the difficulties cannot be great.” - Niccolo Machiavelliīorn 554 years ago today, Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527) was an Italian philosopher, politician, and writer who is widely considered one of the most important political thinkers in Western history. Article audio sponsored by The John Birch Society
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