Niccolo Machiavelli dedicates the book to Lorenzo de Medici. It reveals an organized manner and with many examples from history, how to conquer a rule and how to govern to keep. According to the method of conquest and the nature of the principality, the author explains what is the best way to get a good end in order to become a prince. Before deciding to read this little book, and based on the meaning of the adjective "Machiavellian", I thought it would be twisted tips on how to govern a young prince day inherit the kingdom. However, I found something very different:
- In the play, is synonymous with the ruling prince and principality is the kingdom or territory.
- Machiavelli's advice, they are not twisted but entirely rational . Systematically through all possible forms of government and conquest of the principality. In some cases, it is true that their boards are relentless, but simply because it is the smartest way to solve a problem. For example, when explaining the conquest of a hereditary principality (eg a kingdom), advised the king not only killed but his entire family. This is not done out of malice or cruelty, but because it exposes that if there is any real class member may never live to ensure the new government because there will always be a legitimate heir who could reclaim the kingdom and caused wars and other evils.
- For Machiavelli at the time of forming an army is better to do with soldiers themselves and not mercenaries. Further holds that if you have to choose between for the people or the dominant social class should always be chosen to act in accordance with popular will.
The book is easy to read and read very fast. Perfectly reflects the change in mentality of the modern age with regard to the Middle Ages. It is indisputable that it is a work with great influence on later thought and I think it is unfair to fame with Machiavelli has gone down in history for the general public.
My Rating: capital work.
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