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3.1 Machiavelli Document
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Summary: In Niccolo Machiavelli's The Prince goes into the relationship of politics. the reason he does because there was social protest as well as new movements in politics such as absolute monarchy. the central issue he talks about citizen ruler. he raises good points as he goes into both the point of views of the elites or upper class and the populace or the masses. the elites if they got a ruler, Machiavelli explains are more troublesome because they believe they are equal and always want a share of the power. With them being the only supporters it would just be hard to rule. On the other hand Machiavelli explains the populce or the masses there are benefits all around for the ruler and for them. they are the best choice because they give more support and it is easier to instill change.