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Who was Niccolò Machiavelli?
Niccolò Machiavelli was an Italian diplomat, philosopher, and writer born on 3rd May 1469 in Florence, Italy.
What was Machiavelli’s father’s profession?
His father, Bernardo Machiavelli, was a lawyer.
What position did Machiavelli hold in the Florentine Republic?
In 1498, he became a key official in the Florentine Republic, serving as a diplomat and secretary.
What were some of Machiavelli’s diplomatic missions?
He was involved in diplomatic missions to France, the Papal States, and other European courts.
What happened to Machiavelli in 1512?
In 1512, after the Medici family regained control of Florence, Machiavelli was dismissed and accused of conspiring against them.
What did Machiavelli do after his imprisonment?
After being imprisoned and later released, he retired to his estate in Sant’Andrea in Percussina, near Florence, where he devoted himself to writing.
What is Machiavelli’s most famous work?
His most famous work is ‘The Prince’ (1513), which offers pragmatic advice on statecraft and power dynamics.
What themes does ‘The Prince’ explore?
‘The Prince’ explores themes like realpolitik and argues that rulers should focus on practicality and results rather than morality.
What is ‘Discourses on Livy’?
‘Discourses on Livy’ is a republican work discussing the structure and function of government, inspired by the Roman Republic.
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