Machiavelli’s The Prince represents one of the most significant political works of all time. Although it is nearly five hundred years old, it is still a work applicable to major world events. Many major themes including the imitating of past figures, the balance of cruelty and mercy, and the retention of power were emphasized in this political marvel. Each of these themes can be seen in the 20th and 21st century as well as …showed first 75 words of 1472 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1472 total…themes can be seen in major world events today, even though they were written almost 500 years ago. This book has been a guide for every great ruler that has lived, and the themes expressed in it can be seen in the framework of every great empire. There may be many more leaders and events in the future that will use The Prince, by Niccolò Machiavelli, and the themes in it as their guidelines for success.