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Niccolò Machiavelli
Italian political philosopher referenced for his realism about power.
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Also known as Machiavelli
First appearance: i prejudices of philosophers
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His style in 'The Prince' is praised for its dry, fine Florentine air and boisterous 'allegrissimo' tempo that contrasts with heavy thoughts.
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