... , calm, appear trustworthy, but also ruthless and place more importance upon the result than the action. His ideal ruler is a mix of the many he mentions including Ferdinand of Argon, Alexander the Great, certain Roman Emperors, and Cesare Borgia . He had a strong dislike for the previous Italian princes. The fact Machiaveli has taken the time to write this book leads me ... his lengthy experience in the world of politics, he uses the first hand knowledge that he learned from his observing first hand the rule of three major politicians, including the pope of the time, to come up with his...

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