This work argues that prophets such as Moses succeeded in gaining influence only through success in armed conflict. One chapter in this work mentions several options for persons who conquer republican states, and a later chapter in this work suggests that its author's sponsor should use the power of the Papacy to conquer Italy. This work has been interpreted as satire, sin
This work argues that prophets such as Moses succeeded in gaining influence only through success in armed conflict. One chapter in this work mentions several options for persons who conquer republican states, and a later chapter in this work suggests that its author's sponsor should use the power of the Papacy to conquer Italy. This work has been interpreted as satire, since its author argued for republicanism in the Discourses on Livy, and one passage from this work states that it is better to be feared than loved. For 10 points, name this political tract, the best-known work of Niccolo Machiavelli.
This work argues that prophets such as Moses succeeded in gaining influence only through success in armed conflict.
The Prince [accept Il Principe]