Question

Describe the role of armies according to Machiavelli The prince.?

Answer 1

to expand to new territories and to defend the kingdom. however he warns that its not enough having a strong army but to maintain morale among the troupes and citizens

Answer 2

Niccolò Machiavelli in The Prince describes the role of the three armies: mercenary, auxiliary troops and a prince’s troops.

Mercenary and auxiliary troops are considered to be dangerous because they are driven by ambition, power and money. Therefore, a prince should have his army.

So, Machiavelli advises the Prince to use internal troops made out of civilians because he could rely on it. They will fight for the kingdom and will not betray him.