The Social Contract · Character
Niccolò Machiavelli
Political thinker referenced regarding government and princely rule.
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Also known as Macchiavelli
First appearance: Monarchy
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Cited for his work 'The Prince,' which Rousseau interprets as a lesson for the people rather than for kings.
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In Monarchy: Cited for his work 'The Prince,' which Rousseau interprets as a lesson for the people rather than for kings. Later, in Deputies or Representatives: Implied in the discussion of the decline of states and…
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