Nicolo+Machiavelli

Moises Bermudez,Edgardo Mata Period 3 Group 8

My philosophers name is Niccolo Machiavelli. He was born on May 3, 1469, died in June 21 1527. He was many different things he was an Italian statesman, historian, political theorist and military thinker. He was born in Florence Italy. He was known for overthrowing a man named Girolamo Savonarolo in 1488. He rose in power when he did that. He also mad two of the most known books known to all philosophers: The Prince and The Art Of War. The book the prince is basically a handbook for rulers that need help controlling land. The Art Of War is basically how to win a war when fighting a enemy. What he felt about human nature was that people are bad. He mainly believed that all people are always going to be attracted by bribery. He thought that the best type of government was to have a Monarchy. He thought people need to have a ruthless ruler in governments. The right he though women should have would be equal. He had a strong belief that he thought people should follow," The first way to lose your state is to neglect the art of war, the first way to win a state is to be skilled in the art of war."The book Prince was to influenze the people was ruling in Florence ,Italy. Another Reason For Niccolo Machiavelli wrote the book was to make people have a different perspective on politics.