oct 22, 1532 - Machiavelli's "The Prince"

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Based on his knowledge of Ancient Rome, Machiavelli wrote a treatise that expressed his ideas on politics in contrast to Italy's political problems. His main concern was the acquisition and expansion of political power in order to restore and maintain order. "The Prince" framed the very essence of what politics would be for the next few centuries.

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