Cesare Borgia

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Introduction: Niccolò Machiavelli’s character and the true meaning of his philosophy have been one of the enigmas of modern history (Sabine 328). He was a very controversial thinker. He is known for his infamous reputation. This reputation is the result of his best known book, The Prince, published in 1532. Even though he proclaimed to be a republican, in this work he deals with the prince’s ability to attain power. Machiavelli is claimed to be the founder of “modern” politics, and to have…

found the republic on the verge of collapse. This was due to the selfish desires of one man, Cesare Borgia. When visiting Borgia in Sinigalia, Machiavelli witnessed his cruel revenge against his own soldiers. Yet, however cruel and terrifying Cesare Borgia was, Machiavelli found his sinister ways to be very effective. Borgia was a highly respected leader who successfully reserved his power over Sinigalia. Borgia seemed to control his city more than any good leader had in that time. Though…

The Prince is a piece written by a man named Niccolo Machiavelli in which he classifies the various kinds of states and methods on which they are acquired and maintained. He begins his piece with a direct address to Lorenzo de Medici, explaining that he wishes to acquire favor with the prince by offering him his knowledge on the subject of politics of that era. Machiavelli’s first point that he addresses is the classification of the various kinds of states, identifying the classes as republics,…

acting in a just way. This definition of justice allows for acts like murder or lying that might otherwise be considered immoral to be acceptable because there may be circumstances in which it is the right course of action -- like in the case of the Borgia. More than his disbelief in moral imperatives, Machiavelli believes acting in one’s own self-interest is prudent. Outside of social repercussions, most people have no real incentive to act in a way that is moral which means, it is usually…

William Manchester’s A World Lit Only By Fire: The Medieval Mind and The Renaissance indepthly describes the lives of the commonfolk, the nobility, and the Catholic Church. Each lived very different lives from each other yet still shared similar aspects. The commonfolk were poor, limited to less than basic hygiene, lacked a respectable education, and were ruled by Christian dogma. Heretics were burned at the stake; no one dared to oppose the Catholic church. The people were “Shackled in…

pragmatic methods in both and accentuates the importance of historical studies. In The Prince, there is a significant amount of reference to Cesare Borgia, a man that Machiavelli admires, and he states, “I shall never hesitate to cite Cesare Borgia and his actions,” and his views on virtue and fortune come out of Borgia’s narrative . For Machiavelli, Borgia is the superlative example of a man who can compel any individual to do the distasteful…

A thriving civilization enjoys a well based socioeconomic system. It seems that the most important figure o the political system of the civilizations to me mentioned, is the ruler. This leader can either be seen as clement and easy to disobey, or ruthless and strict. The most successful leader is the one who would elevate the status of the kingdom and the citizens, economically, and socially. In the most important kingdoms and empires the rulers had a reputation for being tolerant and wise, but…

of St. Peter ad Vincula. Years later after the pontificate of Pope Innocent VIII. This was also the time when Felice Della Rovere was born, which hurt his crusade to become Pope even more. Giuliano della Rovere bribed Cesare Borgia and said that he would continue supporting Borgia policies in the Romagna, which was all a lie and Giuliano della Rovere was elected unanimously and took on the name Pope Julius…

We have all heard “The ends justify the means” in conjunction with the renaissance politician Niccolo Machiavelli. This quote paints him as a sketchy, heartless, ruthless, double-crossing politician. When I heard his famous saying, I wanted to find out, what events in his life lead him to believe in such heartless way of life? Also, did he ever use this mantra in his own life? As I started my search for the answer, I learned MACHIAVELLI NEVER ACTUALLY SAID THE ENDS JUSTIFY THE MEANS (CS…