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Machiavelli, The Prince
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Short paper 3
Although Machiavelli notes different types of princes (for example, those that inherit a new realm, and those that are popularly chosen to lead a realm), his primary concern is with the "new prince" - the person who, through their own efforts, has assumed power. Machiavelli sees this as a precarious position to be in; his book tries to educate the new prince on how to gain, and retain, this sort of power.
According to Machiavelli, what separates a successful new prince from others? From other, less successful princes, and from those who are not princes, but rather lesser nobles, or part of the "mass" of a realm's population.
Briefly describe (in 250 to 400 words) the characteristics of the new prince as Machiavelli understands them. Remember to make specific reference to the text.
Written assessment
Quiz 2
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