Machiavelli places a considerable amount of weight on the factions of war. In fact, he states a prince must not have any other “profession but war” (“Prince” 37). However, his emphasis on military superiority does not perpetuate the idea that Machiavelli is unscrupulously cunning. In a very practical way, he points out the necessities of h

leaders who preceded him. A competent military is a way to ensure his state’s longevity, and should not be seen as Machiavellian.

aving a skilled and ready military. We only have to look as far as our own military to see the benefits of having strong and resourceful branches able to deploy or defend at a moment’s notice. Machiavelli stresses the importance of military preparedness, but does not condoned frivolous wars or acts of violence towards passive states. On the contrary, he wants the prince to know his history thoroughly, so he would not be doomed to repeat it, and to follow in the honorable footsteps of the esteemed

In conclusion, the term “Machiavellian” when used to describe someone, or something as being unscrupulous, dishonest, and crafty, is a misrepresentation and distortion of what

Italy to Liberty and Free Her From the Barbarians.” With eloquence not before seen in this piece, Machiavelli says this of Italy: “Behold how she implores God to send someone to free her from the cruel insolence of the barbarians; see how ready and eager she is to follow a banner joyously, if only someone will raise it up” (“Exhortation” 73). When The Prince is carefully examined, it is clear that Niccolo Machiavelli is not an evil “Machiavellian” man, but a statesman deeply concerned with the country in which he lives and his future is invested in.

Respectively, there is the dilemma of being loved verses feared. Machiavelli leans towards the combination of the two perspectives. However, “since it is difficult to join them together, it is much safer to be feared than to be loved when one of the two must be lacking” (“Prince” 44). The fear Machiavelli speaks of is correlated to reverence. To have a fear of punishment decreases the actuality of having to punish, because crime would decline due to fear. Subsequently, it is recognized that “a prince mu

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