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This 4 page paper looks at Machiavelli's work The Prince to evaluate the role of Italian Princes. Several quotes are included. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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again. The book is more generally about princes and how they can best serve their nations. The authors claim in general is that princes should serve the people by doing
what is right for them. It is sage advice and a common sense approach. However, the political work does delve into specific cases and there is attention placed on Italy.
The Prince has been interpreted in many different ways. It is important to keep in mind that Machiavellis motives in writing the piece were probably largely patriotic and an
attempt to help the then reigning Italian leader. The Prince may be easily applied to many different eras, not just Italy during the Renaissance. Of course, much of
what is said is about Italy and while the writing has been considered a generic work, it is also something that does consider Italy and its leaders. In fact,
much of The Prince revolves around various types of monarchs and then finally, Machiavellis own philosophy surfaces. It appears that Machiavelli believes that Princes must meet the needs of
the people. They cannot merely look to please themselves. He did not believe that methodology was particularly important as different rulers have different styles. Yet, while this may be
the case, certainly there must be lines drawn and the author is not quite so critical of royalty. In some way he excuses them. A contradiction inherent in the work
is that the author clearly supports the will of the people but also maintains that royalty is not wrong either. The Prince examines a great many aspects of political life.
Lukes (2001) examines The Prince and claims that virtue is actually a balance of charisma and cleverness, but given the sophistication of Machiavellis cohorts, such a balance is hard to
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