The powerful Medici family had a profound impact on a great many lives‚ but few to the extent of Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527). As a leading political thinker Machiavelli personally dealt with the Medici‚ and as a writer their influence was all the weightier‚ exemplified especially in The Prince and The History of Florence (Hereafter Istorie); both works in which Machiavelli paid considerable attention to the way the Medici would envisage his work. The relationship between Machiavelli and the Medici
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Background * Niccolo Machiavelli born in Florence Italy‚ May 3‚ 1469 * Father was a lawyer * Family had own personal library that had books on Roman and Greek philosophy * Saw the troubles of the French invasion (1493) * He was employed in diplomatic services and as a historiographer. * Wrote many books‚ but is best known for his masterpiece The Prince in 1513 * Never considered himself a philosopher * Yet he is considered one of the greatest philosophers * Died
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1. Look up Machiavelli. What were the circumstances surrounding his writing of The Prince‚ i.e. why did he write it? Niccolò Machiavelli was a diplomat for 14 years in Italy’s Florentine Republic during the Medici family’s exile. The young Niccolò Machiavelli became a diplomat after the temporary fall of Florence’s ruling Medici family in 1494. During this time he earned a reputation for deviousness. When the Medici family returned to power in 1512‚ he was found to be involved in an unsuccessful
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Being “Machiavellian” is considered being pessimistic‚ cruel‚ and unvirtuous. While many history scholars claim that the label has gained a better association over the years‚ others believe that it still has the same bad meaning. The Prince‚ by Niccoló Machiavelli‚ provides many examples as to how the term‚ “Machiavellian”‚ has a negative connotation. To begin with‚ a Machiavellian person is merciless and harsh. In The Prince‚ Machiavelli advises leaders to decide who they need to injure. If they
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I’m Not Scared “I’m Not Scared” by Niccolo Ammaniti is a dramatic thriller in which the author portrays the contrasting themes of loyalty and betrayal with the use of symbolism and characterisation. “I’m Not Scared” is a dramatic tale set in a small Italian hamlet written in first person narrative. The protagonist in this novel is Michele‚ a 9 year old boy who accidentally stumbles upon a young boy who is being held ransom. Throughout the novel Michele visits and as the story progresses Michele
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Niccolo Machiavelli’s end states‚ “A strong and stable state that functions for the good of the whole.” Niccolo also stated that the end justifies the means. Niccolo believed that it was fine to have casualties as long as it was quick and only one time. If you had to keep fighting and killing people‚ it wasn’t Machiavellian. The current drone attacks on people that are seen as terrorists are not Machiavellian. The drone attacks are fast and get the job done but you have to keep using more drones
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Throughout history there have been numerous varieties of governments and leaders. Each administers differently and their expectations for themselves and their citizens vary. Niccolo Machiavelli described his ideal government and nature of mankind in his writings The Prince; his beliefs can be seen in today’s society. He believes that mankind is willing to be deceived and that they are more concerned with property rather than relationships. Additionally‚ he believes that a ruler is better to be feared
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1. Read Niccolo Ammaniti’s epigraph by Jack London. Why has Ammaniti chosen to begin his novel with his novel with this quote? How does it illuminate what happens in the story? What is the literal and symbolic meaning in the novel about "falling into darkness"? Niccolo Ammaniti had chosen to start his novel with an epigraph by Jack London‚ this foreshadows that we’re going to read about a journey of discovering real evil and the loss of innocence. "He had fallen into darkness" the literal meaning
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In southern Italy in 1978‚ Niccolo Ammaniti’s “Im Not Scared” depicts a sense of Michele’s ethical struggles and steady move towards good in the face of evil. Some character values through the novel are disintegrated through fear‚ whereas Michele‚ rose above them because of his concern for others and loyalty. His decisions are generally the right ones. His compassion and natural sense of what is right and wrong are sure guides‚ despite his age‚ naivety and fears. Michele draws upon a naïve but heroic
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you appear to be‚ few experience what you really are.” ― Niccolò Machiavelli‚ The Prince “If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared.” ― Niccolò Machiavelli‚ The Prince tags: political-philosophy “There is no other way to guard yourself against flattery than by making men understand that telling you the truth will not offend you.” ― Niccolò Machiavelli‚ Machiavelli Niccolo : Prince “it is much safer to be feared than loved because
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