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The Prince is sometimes claimed to be one of the first works of modern philosophy, especially modern political philosophy, in which practical effect is taken to be more important than any abstract ideal. Its world view came in direct conflict with the dominant Catholic and scholastic doctrines of the time, particularly those on politics and ethics.
One of the most important early works dedicated to criticism of Machiavelli, especially The Prince, was that of the Huguenot, Innocent Gentillet, whose work commonly referred to as Discourse against Machiavelli or Anti Machiavel was published in Geneva in 1576. [101]
' Discourses on the First Ten of Titus Livy ') is a work of political history and philosophy written in the early 16th century (c. 1517) by the Italian writer and political theorist Niccolò Machiavelli, best known as the author of The Prince.
Pool/Max Mumby/Getty Images Prince William has been preparing for his role as king his whole life, and he has big ideas when it comes to the monarchy’s future. William is first in line for the ...
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Prince William shares why Africa holds a “special place” in his heart — from providing him “comfort as a teenager” to choosing the continent as the place to propose to Kate Middleton in ...
The Art of War is divided into a preface (proemio) and seven books (chapters), which take the form of a series of dialogues that take place in the Orti Oricellari, the gardens built in a classical style by Bernardo Rucellai in the 1490s for Florentine aristocrats and humanists to engage in discussion, between Cosimo Rucellai and "Lord Fabrizio Colonna" (many feel Colonna is a veiled disguise ...
Prince Harry’s unwavering importance to the royals “shouldn’t be overlooked,” according to King Charles’ former butler. Grant Harrold, who worked for Charles for seven years when he was ...