Machiavelli, Niccolo
(1469-1527). Italian writer. Niccolo Machiavelli was a famous Renaissance writer and philosopher, known for "The Prince" and other discourses.
Machiavelli: Prince of Politicians?
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Of Love and Fear: Machiavelli's "The Prince"
In 1512, de Medinci had been restored to power. Machiavelli, a Florentine public official, fell from favor, and was exiled to the countryside, where he devoted himself to studies of antiquity. In 1513, Machiavelli presented "The Prince" to de Medinci, hoping to regain favor; but the effort failed.
In 1512, de Medinci had been restored to power. Machiavelli, a Florentine public official, fell from favor, and was exiled to the countryside, where he devoted himself to studies of antiquity. In 1513, Machiavelli presented "The Prince" to de Medinci, hoping to regain favor; but the effort failed.