Additionally, a prince who does not raise the contempt of the nobles and keeps the people satisfied, Machiavelli assures, should have no fear of conspirators. the wisdom to seek advice and counsel only when it is neededĪ prince should command respect through his conduct, because a prince that is highly respected by his people is unlikely to face internal struggles. making efforts to appear religious to sway the "vulgar." Machiavelli extols King Ferdinand of Spain for using the cloak of religion to invade Italy numerous times - he praises the tactic yet hates the invasion of Italy by other monarchs. prudence with respect to disbursement of one's own wealth an understanding that apparent cruelties and vice may be essential to maintaining stability and power a dedication to the art of war - if only for the state's actual survival perhaps by demonstrating the consequences of yielding to mob rule by temporarily relaxing one's grip the ability to illustrate how government is necessary to the well-being of the populace, e.g. those of Ancient Rome in particular, the book being written in the Renaissance a willingness to imitate the behavior of great men, e.g.
The seven traits of an effective political leader The Prince was written around 1513, but not published until 1532, five years after Machiavelli's death. Originally called De Principatibus (About Principalities), and written by the Florentine public servant and political theorist Niccolò Machiavelli around 1513 AD, The Prince is widely regarded as one of the most influential books on politics, especially on the acquisition, perpetuation, and use of political power. Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527), "The Prince"Ī Summary of The PRINCE By Niccolò Machiavelli It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both. This summary is a companion guide to Having power. This guide belongs to 100 Ways To Be Being Remarkable Series, a special project that brings you business and self-development advice from The Success Manual.
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