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Quaestio : How was The Prince different from earlier works of Political Philosophy? Nunc Agenda : Read the biography of Machiavelli with your partner and answer the questions on the back of the sheet. Niccol ò Machiavelli. Political Philosopher
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Quaestio: How was The Prince different from earlier works of Political Philosophy? Nunc Agenda: Read the biography of Machiavelli with your partner and answer the questions on the back of the sheet
Niccolò Machiavelli • Political Philosopher • Worked for theGovernment inFlorence, Italy • Wrote The Prince,a book of guidanceto rulers • His ideas were basedon harsh reality ratherthan ideals of perfection
Medici Family Wealthy Florentine Merchant/Banking Family who ruled the city of Florence, supported by Pope Patrons- Financial supporters of artists
Agree or Disagree? • Read the quotes from The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli. For each, explain the meaning in your own words, and then explain whether or not you agree with his statement and why.
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