The Prince Summary Chapter 12

First I read chapter 5 of The Prince is all about how to govern states that are following their own rules. I disagree with how Machiavelli says to deal with them. One way that Machiavelli said was to devastate the states and I don't think that is the right way to go. If you devastate the state they might start listening and following you but they might also use the devastation you put on them to slowly start turning more and more states away from you causing you to lose your rein over the states. A better way would be to talk to the people and see how you can further help your people instead of hurt them. The second reason Machiavelli gives isn’t that bad to me and I am fine with it. The third one I am on the fence about it because having them keep their laws and providing protection to the state will help it and keep the citizens in the state safe. On the other hand the prince is making them pay a bunch of taxes which can help the prince rule …show more content…
This chapter is all about what it takes to have a good army and good laws. I disagree with the point that you cannot have good laws without a good army and that armies help with the laws. Armies help make sure people are following the laws and not breaking them, but armies aren’t the law so you don't need an army to have great laws. Just like how you don’t need all the best players to make a team because sometimes the craziest, weirdest groups come up with the best ideas and do the best. One thing I do agree with is that the prince should run his armies because an army with a powerful leader/commander will do the best not just fighting but following orders because they are disciplined and believe in their leaders choice. I also agree that princes/leaders should have a strong foundation/title for themselves. When you have a strong title or foundation other people will want to follow you because your name and other countries/states will be scared to go against you because of all the