Niccolo macheavelli: The Prince

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The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli : Book Report

What seems to be his goal in writing this book

It is often pointed out that Niccolo Machiavelli wrote the book in to give it as a gift to Lorenzo de Medici . In fact , Machiavelli specifically addressed the book to Lorenzo de Medici , and in the process even included a dedicatory letter in his writing , presenting how the book is a form of offering which may be of greater value if compared to other gifts that Lorenzo

de Medici received (Machiavelli 3 . In this sense , it is quite probable that Machiavelli wrote the book so as to gain the favor of Lorenzo de Medici . In addition , it is quite perceivable that Machiavelli also created the book so that hopefully , if liked and followed by Lorenzo de Medici , then Machiavelli will most probably be able to regain freedom as he was in exile during the time in which the book was given (Machiavelli 4 . Hence , it may seem that the reason in writing the book as it was given to Lorenzo de Medici was based heavily on utilitarian thought

His attitude towards authority

From reading the book , it is apparent that a major concern for Machiavelli is how to maintain , and if possible , expand power or authority . In this sense , it may be assumed that for Machiavelli , the subject of authority is one that is highly volatile and potentially ever changing if precautions and steps are not done...