The+Transformation+of+the+West



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Summary:

In the text, Machiavelli addresses the measure a man must take in order to effectively remain in power. he must first commit all of the crimes he needs to commit at once, for the people need a consistent ruler, not one that will constantly attack them. There are two types of rulers, one that come into power through the powerful elite, and one that comes into power through the general populace. One who comes into power through the populace will remain in power longer, mainly because he has the support of the masses and does't need the support of the elite. The elite that chose to operate commercially independent from the ruler and defy the ruler's way of thought are immediately a threat that needs to be disposed of.