Question

Niccolo Machiavelli’s famous work, The , was about the qualities that made an ideal leader.

Answer 1

We learned this a little while back and it was the Prince

Answer 2

Niccolo Machiavelli’s famous work, “The Prince”, was about the qualities that made an ideal leader. He sets a foundation of many leadership theories and goes on to depict how he thinks the world should be. He notes five aspects of being a good leader.

#1. Should be feared rather than loved “if you cannot be both” in order to avoid a revolt;

#2. Should have the support of the people because it’s difficult to take action without their support;

#3. Should hold good virtues;

#4. Should never turn to outside auxiliary or mercenary units, but always rely on his (or her) own arms; and

#5. Should be intelligent.

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