Niccolo Machiavelli's goal in writing The Prince was to Select one: a. persuade the Italian states to unite against foreign aggressors. b. explain how power works. c. teach rulers to be more cunning and manipulative. d. outline the uses of fear and respect. e. All these answers are correct.

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Ben Sellers

30 September, 16:08

Niccolo Machiavelli's goal in writing The Prince was to Select one: a. persuade the Italian states to unite against foreign aggressors. b. explain how power works. c. teach rulers to be more cunning and manipulative. d. outline the uses of fear and respect. e. All these answers are correct.

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Ellis Little · Answer 1

e. All these answers are correct.

Explanation:

"The Prince" (published 1532) is a political treatise written by diplomat and politician Niccolo Machiavelli (1469 - 1527). The book justifies the use of immoral means by prince to achieve glory and survival.

Option A (states to unite) is discussed in chapter 3 and to some extent in chapter 19.

Option B and C are discussed throughout the book.

Option D is discussed in detail in chapter 17 of the book.