Read the excerpt from machiavelli''s the prince

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Read the excerpt from Machiavelli's THE PRINCE in your text. Machiavelli, just like the artists da Vinci, Michelangelo, etc, is considered a REALIST. What does that mean? Do you think Machiavelli's political advice would help or hurt politicians today?

Text:SOURCES OF THE WESTERN TRADITION, (volume 1): "From Ancient Times to the Enlightenment" (latest edition) by Marvin Perry

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