
FAQ About Niccolò Machiavelli

Who was Niccolò Machiavelli?
Niccolò Machiavelli was an Italian Renaissance political philosopher and historian, born in Florence in 1469. He is best known for his work 'The Prince', which offered pragmatic, sometimes controversial, guidelines for rulers on how to maintain power and govern effectively. Machiavelli's ideas have had a lasting impact on political theory and practical politics.