Renaissance Flashcards
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Machiavelli
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Machiavelli wrote “The Prince”. He believes that a republic with genuine popular support would be the best and most stable government. He also believes that the truth is that all governments are based on peoples’ urge for power and is usually achieved by deceiving those around you.
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Castiglione
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Castiglione wrote “Book of Courier”. He usually avoided any rough parts of the government and softened them as well. He believed that the ruler should be a well rounded man with values of Italian humanism. He also believed a ruler should be skilled and avoid affection, carrying himself with grace and nonchalance.
