POLI 240 Lecture Notes - Lecture 23: Cesare Borgia, Piero Soderini, Republic Of Florence
5 Apr 2016
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Worked fro florentine republic under piero soderini. Was in charge of militia up until 1512. The prince is written during the exile. Written as a cover letter (for the medici family) In the actions of all men, and especially of princes who are not subject to a court of appeal, we must always look to the end. Vendetta was a social tradition; assassinations were commonplace. Parents fed children poison since they were young. If stepping down from power creates stability, then step down. Sometimes means that he has to depart from traditional morality, religion and civil society. The following is a diagram of machievelli"s governing methods for diferent states. Intended audience: for new prince in new state. This book deals with a lot of human behaviour and motivation. A prince can beneit by playing according to how people feel (make them sad or happy)
