Highlight the qualities of kings as depicted by machiavelli
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A nation-state can either be a republic or a principality and either old or new
An old hereditary state that has been passed down the generations
Is easy to rule but taking control and then holding on to a new state is difficult
The difficulty is reduced if you personally supervise it
An old hereditary state such as a monarchy can be taken by destroying the entire royal family
This is what Alexander the Great did to conquer and hold on to the Persian Empire of Darius the third
However states that are used to freedom must be crushed
For those who are not yet princes it is possible to rise to become one by carrying out two steps
Follow the example of those in the past who saw their opportunities and be well armed
To keep hold of a new state securely all resistance must be destroyed by using cruel Swift and firm methods
but then benefits to the people should be given gradually
A Prince must win the favor of the people and dispel any hostility
But he will only be truly secure when he can raise his own army to defend against all comers
Mercenaries cannot be relied on neither can other people's armies
To be successful a prince must read history study war and know his own land
He must give the appearance of being good, but also know how to be evil
He should not be afraid to be thought off as mean as giving liberally and spending freely will lead to ruin
He also shouldn't worry about being thought of as cruel as fear is one of the only things he can control
A Prince should be willing to use cunning if needed and deception if necessary
He may or may not be loved, but as long as he is not hated. He is secure
Fortresses are of little use as even though they can be used to defend against outsiders
they do not stop you being betrayed by your own people
A Prince must be purposeful determined and unwavering
He must clearly follow one path or another
He should encourage art and craft Commerce and agriculture
Entertain his people with spectacles and festivities rewarding those who honor his state
Only capable servants should be used by a prince and he should keep them under control
Anybody who flatters must be avoided
Machiavelli claimed that the once powerful princes of Italy lost their power not through misfortune, but by their own inaction and indecisiveness
Fortune directs half of our actions, but the other half is left for us to direct through hardwork cautiousness and virtue
Fortune needs to be beaten and dominated. It is often like a torrential river that cannot be stopped, but during periods of calm
Preparations can be made to control and minimize the damage
Machiavelli concludes by stating that a leader is needed that will follow the advice in the book
To conquer Italy and free her from the barbarians
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