IMMORALITY

Niccolo Machaivelli, an Italian aristocrat/ Florentine statesmen, had been a major influence in Renaissance Italy, as well as in Europe. In a time of continuous conflicts between the states of Italy, the threat of invasions from Spain and France, Machaivelli remained to be a valuable member in the game of politics. He believed Italy could survive only if united by a strong leader. He was believed to be the most famed writer of the renaissance.

His most admired work “The Prince (1513)” is often used, by modern day politicians, as a blueprint to political power; however, while most people had considered the book to be useful for its realism, others had found it to be evil for its immorality. He suggests that it is better to be feared than loved, to be a master at deception appearing to be virtuous but ready to use ruthless acts; and a generous reputation will harm you. These points are important to address, not only does it concern foreign affairs but it concerns the interests of...