human nature was self-centered
The political philosophy of the Age of Enlightenment was that the rulers of a country are only the rulers because the people let them be. The term is called "Consent of the Governed" or "a mandate of the masses" There are more people living in a country than there are rulers, army, or police. If the citizens decide the rulers are doing a bad job, then many believe it is the right of those citizens to pick new rulers. If the rulers won't give up power, and the citizens are unhappy enough, then the only option is revolution.
Trade made Great Zimbabwe's rulers wealthy and powerful.
the rulers run a well organized government from a capital city.
The belief the Germanic rulers adopted from the Romans was Catholicism.
I believe the word you are looking for is ascendant. Someone who is next in line to take charge if the current person were to become ill or pass on.
Machiavelli encouraged rulers and would-be rulers to believe that it is better to be feared than loved in order to maintain power. He argued that a ruler must prioritize practical concerns and be willing to use whatever means necessary to achieve and maintain control over their state.
Machiavelli viewed Plato's philosophy as idealistic and impractical for political governance. He believed that Plato's emphasis on moral virtue and ideal forms was not realistic when dealing with the complexities of real-world politics. Machiavelli instead focused on the pragmatic application of power and necessity in his political works.
Yes, Machiavelli believed that the ends justified the means, especially in politics. He argued that rulers should do whatever is necessary to maintain power and stability, even if it means using deceit or force.
Niccolo Machiavelli's recommendation to rulers is to prioritize maintaining power and stability above all else, even if it means resorting to cunning, subterfuge, and ruthlessness. He advises rulers to be pragmatic and flexible in their decision-making, willing to adapt to circumstances in order to protect their rule.
Machiavelli did not rule, he wrote a book called "Il Principe" or "The Prince" that was meant to be a guide for rulers. Machiavelli was a diplomat, civil servant, writer, and philosopher.
There were a couple rulers that have went back on their word. Some of the known rulers were Tyrant and Machiavelli.
Niccolo Machiavelli
Niccolò Machiavelli was a political philosopher and statesman who advised rulers to separate morals from politics in his work "The Prince." He believed that a leader should do whatever is necessary to maintain power, even if it means being ruthless or deceitful.
Machiavelli. Source: The Prince
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The famous queen associated with Aeneas and quoted by Machiavelli is Dido, the Queen of Carthage. Machiavelli refers to her in "The Prince" to provide an example of rulers who prioritize virtue and generosity over cunning and deceit.
Machiavelli never wrote the phrase "Someday my Prince will come." This quote actually comes from the Disney movie "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." Machiavelli's most famous work is "The Prince," in which he discusses political strategies for rulers.