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Niccolò Machiavelli and Ruthless Politics
Niccolò Machiavelli, a Florentine born in 1469, observed the brutal realities of power, shaping his pragmatic political theories. His seminal work, The Prince, offers a realistic guide to power, reflecting his life’s turbulent experiences.