FAQ About Niccolò Machiavelli
What was Machiavelli's relationship with the Medici family?
Machiavelli had a complex relationship with the Medici family. Initially, he worked within the Florentine Republic, which was opposed to the Medici. After their return to power, Machiavelli was imprisoned and then exiled. He later dedicated 'The Prince' to Lorenzo de Medici in an effort, some scholars argue, to win favor and potentially regain his political position.
