Niccolo Machiavelli
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Discover how Niccolo Machiavelli aspired to become such a forward thinker and philosopher, whose works are still referred to by today’s journalists and society in general. The term ‘Machiavellian’ is named after Niccolo and was inspired from his book, ‘The Prince’. This term is still used in journalism today. Gain a personal insight into his life and works, which continue to be an on-going source of discussion in schools and business courses across the globe.
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