... The Prince was one of the first, and most influential humanist works of the Renaissance. In the novel, Machiavelli outlines several aggressive methods and tactics which he believed would produce a perfect ruler. A ruler, who was more concerned about securing a stable and thriving society than maintaining his own moral integrity. For some scholars, Machiavelli's practical and realistic ideology to this ... . After the demise of the republic, he was arrested, tortured, and eventually forced into retirement. Banished to his country estate, Machiavelli collected his frustrations, and penned...

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