Niccolo Machiavelli is recognized as an Italian writer from the Renaissance Era. He wrote and published a book in 1532 as a guide for rulers on how to gain and maintain power. This book titled as Prince led to ethical questions regarding the government and their use of power. Niccolo Machiavelli is often associated as a synonym to anything deceitful. Even today, Niccolo Machiavelli has inspired two definitions for Merriam Webster, ‘Machiavellian’ which means using clever tricks and lies to achieve or gain something and ‘Machiavellianism’ which means the political theory of Machiavelli which is the view that politics is lacking morals and that you can justifiably gain political power even using no moral principles. Niccolo Machiavelli was a strong influence in Italy’s Renaissance, a young diplomat, and the famous author of “The Prince”.
Machiavelli’s undeniable presence during the Renaissance has caused him to still be extremely relevant in modern times. Niccolo Machiavelli openly went against the loss of independence of his city for the rest of life. His strong presence was tied to his political opinions, his diplomatic career and involvement with the Medici Family. His many failed attempts to change the government of Italy caused him to write the book ‘The Prince’. Machiavelli was extremely passion …show more content…
He served as a diplomat for fourteen years in Italy’s Florentine Republic as a second chancellor and secretary of the Ten of Liberty and Peace. Machiavelli attempted a Florentine Militia against the return of the Medici Family which `unfortunately failed. Machiavelli persuades Piero Soderini to help reform Italy’s Florentine Republic to restore it to the city and previous military orders. This act of rebellion against the Medici family caused the expulsion of Machiavelli. He was then tortured, put in jail, and forced to abandon his position in
Machiavelli’s undeniable presence during the Renaissance has caused him to still be extremely relevant in modern times. Niccolo Machiavelli openly went against the loss of independence of his city for the rest of life. His strong presence was tied to his political opinions, his diplomatic career and involvement with the Medici Family. His many failed attempts to change the government of Italy caused him to write the book ‘The Prince’. Machiavelli was extremely passion …show more content…
He served as a diplomat for fourteen years in Italy’s Florentine Republic as a second chancellor and secretary of the Ten of Liberty and Peace. Machiavelli attempted a Florentine Militia against the return of the Medici Family which `unfortunately failed. Machiavelli persuades Piero Soderini to help reform Italy’s Florentine Republic to restore it to the city and previous military orders. This act of rebellion against the Medici family caused the expulsion of Machiavelli. He was then tortured, put in jail, and forced to abandon his position in