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Machiavelli's Dirty Politics
- Machiavelli is the first person to openly teach dirty politics.
- He advises princes to act this way for success.
The Prince as a Job Application
- Machiavelli wrote "The Prince" as a job application after being fired.
- He used the book to showcase his political knowledge to Lorenzo de' Medici.
Boss Tweed's Legacy
- Boss Tweed, despite his corruption, built many New York landmarks.
- His rule, though corrupt, arguably benefited citizens more than an oligarchy.