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... However, Machiavelli’s real argument is against the established order, namely the hereditary princes and the Church. ...
In several sections Machiavelli praises Caesar Borgia, a Spanish aristocrat who became a notorious and much despised tyrant of the Romagna region of northern Italy. Does Machiavelli hold up Borgia as the model prince? ... However, this theory fell apart when, in 1810, a letter by Machiavelli was discovered in which he reveals that he wrote The Prince to endear himself to the ruling Medici family in Florence. To liberate Italy from the influence of foreign governments, Machiavelli explains that strong indigenous governments are important, even if they are absolutist. ...
Machiavelli opens The Prince describing the two principal types of governments: monarchies and republics. Machiavelli begins his second chapter still in the mentality of the old order by declaring that the exigencies in governing and maintaining a state “accustomed to the blood-line” are subjacent compared to those states that are acquired, either by force, or by fortune. ... At this point Machiavelli has not suggested what this extraordinary force is yet but it will soon become evident. However, because Machiavelli must still maintain flattery to the Prince he tries to falsely reassure him.
Machiavelli uses the examples of the Duke of Ferrera, to show how a leader because of his bloodline, and long established dominions, withstood numerous attacks; the hereditary prince has little and does little to offend. ... Thus, it is clear that Machiavelli is lying; only his astute readers will detect this lie.
Approximate Word count = 1201
Approximate Pages = 4.8
(250 words per page double spaced)
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