Machiavelli Notes

• He was based in Florence most of his life
• Considered to be the beginning of political science
• Most known for The Prince which was written in 1513 but not published until after his death
• The book became influential on politicians during the renaissance
• He was born into one of the leading family's of Florence
• His father was a lawyer
• At this time, Florence is being run by powerful families and as well there are all these outside pressures from France and the Holy Roman Empire and Spain
• He was brought up well-educated as a nobleman
• He wrote The Art of War a book about military science