Machiavelli’s The Prince was a practical effort based on his worldly experience and observation of human nature. It was a work so simple in its idea that it was profoundly effective and has become a “cornerstone of modern political philosophy.”(Chew 1) In order to understand how truly qualified Machiavelli was in advising a new prince, one must understand his background. Niccolo Machiavelli, known to many as the father of modern political theory, was born …showed first 75 words of 1549 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1549 total…what is needed. Thus, Machiavelli’s astute observation of human nature in the simplistic form of advice given in The Prince transcends from Renaissance Italy to the present. It is this simplicity of human nature and psychology that has enabled The Prince to not only endure but to become renowned in the area of political science. Though infamous to some, it has become an example of how to be an effective political leader even today.