Niccolo Machiavelli (1469 - 1527) Niccolo Machiavelli was born on May 3, 1469 in Florence, Italy. He is known for being a political philosopher, historian, writer, statesman, and diplomat. At the time of his life, Italy was in great turmoil. Italy was divided between four dominant city-states, and each of these was continually at the mercy of the stronger foreign governments of Europe. Since 1434 the wealthy Medici family ruled Florence. A reform movement, begun in 1494, temporarily interrupted their rule …showed first 75 words of 1180 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1180 total…be loved. A different respect is given out of fear, than the respect that which is given out of love. The respect given for love for an individual is more caring and compassionate. In governmental leadership, care and compassion for the leader may be detrimental to the ruling of the society. Whereas in fear, your society will do as told out of fear of what may happen if they do not abide by these orders.