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EI Weekly Listen — Alexander Lee on why Machiavelli wrote The Prince
Engelsberg Ideas Podcasts
Understanding Machiavelli: Context and Intentions Behind The Prince
This chapter explores the historical backdrop of Machiavelli's The Prince, highlighting the political chaos of the Florentine Republic. It examines Machiavelli's motivations for writing the work as a tool for political realism and guidance, particularly in his efforts to align with the Medici family.
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