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- Francesco SforzaA ruler whose Milan illustrates an entirely new principality.Eerste keer genoemd in hoofdstuk 1
- Louis XIIA ruler whose mistakes in Italy illustrate the danger of strengthening other powers.Eerste keer genoemd in hoofdstuk 3
- Alexander the GreatA conqueror whose successors retain his empire despite his death soon after conquest.Eerste keer genoemd in hoofdstuk 4
- MosesA leader illustrating how ability turns favorable circumstances into opportunities to found states.Eerste keer genoemd in hoofdstuk 6
- CyrusOne of the founders used to explain the importance of ability and opportunity.Eerste keer genoemd in hoofdstuk 6
- TheseusA founder whose example connects favorable circumstances with the ability to establish states.Eerste keer genoemd in hoofdstuk 6
- Cesare BorgiaA ruler whose initial power depends on his father and French soldiers.Eerste keer genoemd in hoofdstuk 7
- Julius IIA papal choice whom Borgia supports, drawing the narrator’s criticism.Eerste keer genoemd in hoofdstuk 7
- AgathoclesA ruler who seizes Syracuse by murdering senators and its richest citizens.Eerste keer genoemd in hoofdstuk 8
- Oliverotto da FermoA man who murders his uncle and Fermo’s leaders to seize power.Eerste keer genoemd in hoofdstuk 8
- Duke ValentinoA duke who answers rebellion by rebuilding his forces and negotiating a deceptive peace.Eerste keer genoemd in hoofdstuk 27
- Castruccio CastracaniAn abandoned child who becomes a soldier and gains control of Lucca and Pisa.Eerste keer genoemd in hoofdstuk 28
- Hoofdstuk 1
The argument divides states into republics and principalities, then distinguishes inherited rule from newly acquired power.
- Hoofdstuk 3
The speaker recommends residence or colonies for holding territories with different customs and criticizes Louis XII’s mistakes.
- Hoofdstuk 4
Alexander’s conquest introduces a contrast between states governed through dependent ministers and those containing hereditary lords.
- Hoofdstuk 6
Examples of founders show how ability uses opportunity, while opposition to new laws makes independent military strength essential.
- Hoofdstuk 7
Cesare Borgia builds foundations for his borrowed power, but illness disrupts his preparations.
- Hoofdstuk 8
Agathocles and Oliverotto da Fermo seize power through murder, prompting a distinction between political success and moral glory.
- Hoofdstuk 9
The narrator argues that popular support gives a prince greater security than dependence on nobles.
- Hoofdstuk 11
The narrator traces the Church’s growing worldly strength through Alexander VI and Pope Julius.
- Hoofdstuk 12
The narrator condemns mercenary forces and recommends personal command for princes and citizen soldiers for republics.
- Hoofdstuk 13
The speaker argues that auxiliary troops threaten rulers with ruin in defeat and dependence in victory.
- Hoofdstuk 14
The speaker makes warfare a prince’s chief concern and recommends training, hunting, and studying terrain.
- Hoofdstuk 15
The speaker rejects imagined political ideals and argues that necessity may require a prince to do wrong.
- Hoofdstuk 17
The speaker favors fear over love when both cannot coexist, while insisting that a prince avoid hatred.
- Hoofdstuk 18
The speaker permits broken promises under changed conditions and stresses the political value of appearing virtuous.
- Hoofdstuk 19
The argument links secure rule with avoiding hatred and contempt, respecting property, and maintaining popular goodwill.
- Hoofdstuk 20
The speaker weighs fortresses and other policies, concluding that avoiding popular hatred offers stronger protection than fortified defenses.
- Hoofdstuk 21
The narrator recommends striking achievements, decisive alliances, and public rewards as ways for a prince to gain respect.
- Hoofdstuk 22
The argument presents the choice of capable, loyal servants as evidence of a prince’s judgment.
- Hoofdstuk 23
The narrator advises princes to resist flattery, invite honest answers from selected advisers, and decide for themselves.
- Hoofdstuk 24
The speaker attributes Italian princes’ losses to weak armies, poor political support, and neglected preparations.
- Hoofdstuk 25
Machiavelli argues that preparation and action leave people some control despite fortune’s influence.
- Hoofdstuk 26
The writer urges the ruling house he addresses to free Italy through new institutions and native forces.
- Hoofdstuk 27
Duke Valentino draws four commanders to Sinigalia, captures them under cover of friendship, and orders their deaths.
- Hoofdstuk 28
Castruccio gains power through military skill, alliances, and deception, while his victories drive the Florentines to accept King Ruberto’s protection.
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- NaplesA territory illustrating an addition to an existing kingdom.Eerste keer genoemd in hoofdstuk 1
- ItalyThe setting for Louis XII’s mistakes in handling newly acquired territories.Eerste keer genoemd in hoofdstuk 3
- FlorenceA city criticized for failing to prevent Pistoia’s destruction through excessive mercy.Eerste keer genoemd in hoofdstuk 17
- FranceA state whose parliament restrains nobles and protects ordinary people.Eerste keer genoemd in hoofdstuk 19
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