How Was Machiavelli's the Prince Radically Different from Conventional Wisdom

question 36

Multiple Choice

How was Machiavelli's The Prince radically different from conventional wisdom about how princes should rule?

• A) He relied on Muslim authorities to counsel princes.
• B) He incorporated humor and sarcasm to inculcate his ideas.
• C) He drew all his examples from current events or individuals, rather than using any classical sources.
• D) He advised princes to use whatever means necessary, including violence and deceit, to achieve their nationalistic goals.
• E) He first imagined a perfect prince and then deducted the attributes a real prince should emulate.

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