Niccolo Machiavelli’s book The Prince is a guide on how a proper prince should rule his nation. Machiavelli demonstrates how the past rulers have either been successful or not. Even as his audience were that of monarchs, many of his teachings’ outcomes can be seen in present day.
In chapter 12, Machiavelli comments on the usage of mercenary troops. He is able to establish the fact that a ruler can never trust men that have no fear for God and have no trust in men. Victory may come faster or is only possible because of them, but when a leader uses forces that are loyal to no one they will be left to defend themselves.
The usage of such troops may not be exact American military tactics but the United States had trained rebel groups in foreign
In chapter 12, Machiavelli comments on the usage of mercenary troops. He is able to establish the fact that a ruler can never trust men that have no fear for God and have no trust in men. Victory may come faster or is only possible because of them, but when a leader uses forces that are loyal to no one they will be left to defend themselves.
The usage of such troops may not be exact American military tactics but the United States had trained rebel groups in foreign