The Prince is a quite the interesting book. Upon reading it, I believe I’ve gained a much better understanding on how rulers, whether those who inheritated or those who became so via conquest. What I found incredibly important is his distinction between the two types of rulers. One would be lead to believe that the only difference is the method in which they obtained power. However, what I believe the book did very well was explain the challenges and advantages each obtained.
The Prince starts off with an address to Lorenzo de’Medici. I believe attempting to impart his wisdom on the matter of rulers in exchange for favor. In this book of The Prince, new states and monarchies in particular, opting not to pay attention to Republics, as he has …show more content…
We also go on to learn that people are the best to listen to because they will offer you the best protection in times of war and will best keep you in power if you do what they need and want. In fact going as far as to state that with the support of the people one can make due without a frotrest.
Machiavelli also highly stresses the importance of obtaining fine ministers and gives an example of how to do so "But how a prince may recognize the minister, there is a mode which never fails. When you see the minister think more of himself than of you, and that he seeks what is useful to him in all actions, someone made that way will never be a good minister, never will you be able to trust him: because whoever has another 's state in his hand must never think of himself but always of the prince..." He believes obtaining ministers that put the ruler above himself and this is both evident by his words and action.
In conclusion, I believe the Prince was quite educational and a great read in the general. The insight it offers and guidance, interestingly enough can be applied to a certain degree in ones life as well. How to manage a business, a family, a project, and anything really involving large groups of people. It is a book that I enjoyed reading and will most likely read it again and recommend it to
The Prince starts off with an address to Lorenzo de’Medici. I believe attempting to impart his wisdom on the matter of rulers in exchange for favor. In this book of The Prince, new states and monarchies in particular, opting not to pay attention to Republics, as he has …show more content…
We also go on to learn that people are the best to listen to because they will offer you the best protection in times of war and will best keep you in power if you do what they need and want. In fact going as far as to state that with the support of the people one can make due without a frotrest.
Machiavelli also highly stresses the importance of obtaining fine ministers and gives an example of how to do so "But how a prince may recognize the minister, there is a mode which never fails. When you see the minister think more of himself than of you, and that he seeks what is useful to him in all actions, someone made that way will never be a good minister, never will you be able to trust him: because whoever has another 's state in his hand must never think of himself but always of the prince..." He believes obtaining ministers that put the ruler above himself and this is both evident by his words and action.
In conclusion, I believe the Prince was quite educational and a great read in the general. The insight it offers and guidance, interestingly enough can be applied to a certain degree in ones life as well. How to manage a business, a family, a project, and anything really involving large groups of people. It is a book that I enjoyed reading and will most likely read it again and recommend it to