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163: Machiavelli's "The Prince" or "How to kill friends and influence people."

Classical Stuff You Should Know

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Strategies for Managing a Newly Acquired Principality

The chapter explores the importance of maintaining customs and laws, showcasing the benefits of generosity and strategic military considerations when ruling a new territory. It discusses the delicate balance of managing finances, methods of control like colonization, and dealing with allegiance shifts to establish and maintain power effectively.

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