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Niccolo Machiavelli

Niccolo Machiavelli. Ideas of Today. Ideas against monarchies developed new governments Guided the ideas for the Constitution Would be disappointed in some ways Some ideas of his weren’t followed. Life of Machiavelli. Born in Florence, Italy May 3 rd , 1869 Famous during the Renaissance

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Niccolo Machiavelli

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  1. Niccolo Machiavelli

  2. Ideas of Today • Ideas against monarchies developed new governments • Guided the ideas for the Constitution • Would be disappointed in some ways • Some ideas of his weren’t followed

  3. Life of Machiavelli • Born in Florence, Italy • May 3rd, 1869 • Famous during the Renaissance • Italian Philosopher at the time • Lived rich, wealthy lifestyle • Was involved in multiple conflicts • Had been tortured and exiled from Florence • Died on June 21rst,1527

  4. Famous Literature • During exile, Niccolo wrote “The Prince” to regain political favor • Also wrote “The Discourses of Livy” in 1513 • Wrote “The Art of War” in 1521 • After meeting with political leaders • Also created other stories and novels • “The Life of Castruccio” • “The Florentine Histories”

  5. Beliefs • Believed you couldn’t be a “stereotypical king” • Should be deceptive, feared and cruel • He wanted to expose the true nature of rulers • Would point out the flaws and bad things of rulers and advisors • Niccolo was no friend to religion • Especially Christianity

  6. Video • http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/media/140716/Sir-Salman-Rushdie-defending-Machiavelli-as-a-democrat-and-as?topicId=354571

  7. Philosophies • Rulers must be forceful and strong • Cannot be weak and seem gentle • Speech is the best solution to conflict • Believed that extensive freedom is good • When controlled by the right government • “The republic governed by words and persuasion; in sum, ruled by public speech—is almost sure to realize the common good of its citizens” • Machiavelli

  8. Famous Quotes • “When you disarm the people, you commence to offend them and show that you distrust them either through cowardice or lack of confidence, and both of these opinions generate hatred” • “The more sand has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it.” • “Never was anything great achieved without dinner”

  9. Overview Famous Works Ideas of Today Beliefs Life of Niccolo Video Quotes Philosophies

  10. Works Cited • The History Guide: Lecture on Modern European Intellectual History. N.p., n.d. Web. 9 Feb. 2014. <http://www.historyguide.org/intellect/machiavelli.html>. • The Literature Network. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Feb. 2014. <http://www.online-literature.com/machiavelli/>. • "Niccolò Machiavelli." Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. N.p., 13 Sept. 2005. Web. 10 Feb. 2014. <http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/machiavelli/>. Niccolo Machiavelli complete biography and thoughts on power and politics • "Niccolo Machiavelli Quotes." Brainy Quote. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Feb. 2014. <http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/n/niccolo_machiavelli.html>. Famous quotes made by Niccolo Machiavelli • "Nicolo Machiavelli." Encyclopedia Britannica. N.p., n.d. Web. 9 Feb. 2014. <http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/354571/Niccolo-Machiavelli>. • SparkNotes. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Feb. 2014. <http://www.sparknotes.com/philosophy/prince/>.

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