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Nicolo Machiavelli

Nicolo Machiavelli. 1469-1527. S.S 8. Background. Born in Florence, Italy Head of second chancery at 29 Was a senior civil servant and when the republic was overthrown, he was tortured and thrown in jail When released, retired to work on major writings. Impact.

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Nicolo Machiavelli

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  1. Nicolo Machiavelli 1469-1527 S.S 8

  2. Background • Born in Florence, Italy • Head of second chancery at 29 • Was a senior civil servant and when the republic was overthrown, he was tortured and thrown in jail • When released, retired to work on major writings

  3. Impact •he is known as the father of modern political science •ranks as one of the most important political figures in Renaissance •his books influenced the behavior of many people

  4. Accomplishments • He carried out diplomatic missions in France, Italy, and Germany • Machiavelli wrote books that were like handbooks for rulers • Most famous book was Il Prince (The Prince) • Wrote methods on how a ruler could gain power

  5. Accomplishments con't • He was also a political and military theorist • A playwright, diplomat, military planner • Wrote many books and poems

  6. His Books • The Art of War • Mandragola • History of Florence • Il Prince • Discourses on the First Ten Books of Titus Livius

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  8. http://www.yesnet.yk.ca/schools/projects/renaissance/main/machiavelli.htmlhttp://www.yesnet.yk.ca/schools/projects/renaissance/main/machiavelli.html Bibliography

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