1. “The Prince” by Niccolo Machiavelli
Document Analysis
“The Prince” by Niccolo Machiavelli

2. the value of the document for historians.
1. Origin:
Introduce the Author
Relevant background of the Time Period
Describe the philosophy of the Author
context
2. Purpose:
Intended audience?
For what purpose(s) was the document written/produced?
3. Value:
the value of the document for historians.
Provide and explain specific evidence from the document to support your answers. A minimum of two values must be proven.
With reference to the origin and purpose, what is the value of the document for historians studying this event?

3. 4. Limitation
With reference to origin and purpose what may be some limitations of the document for historians?
It is also important to be able to identify the thesis and the supporting evidence of the document (this has a lot to do with value)
What is the thesis?
Provide (using quotes) specific evidence the author uses to support their thesis

4. “What is the significance of this document to our understanding of Western History”

5. Identify the Thesis and find Quotes to Prove (at least 3)
Practice…
Identify the Thesis and find Quotes to Prove (at least 3)

6. Chapter 17
Thesis statement: It is better for a leader to be hated rather than loved, if he cannot be both (stated in document clearly…) “…is it better to be loved than feared, or vice versa? I don’t doubt that every prince would like to be both; but since it is hard to accommodate these qualities, if you have to make a choice, to be feared is much safer than to be loved” Now, find his proof.

7. Influenced: Napoleon, Hitler, Mussolini (inspired great leaders)
Context: Major upheaval in Italy, Threat from France (collapse of republics, newly developed city states)
Intended Audience: Anyone who can reinstate his position in the court (ex: Medici’s)
Influence:
Cesare Borgia: Italian general who almost united Italian city states
Hannibal: Military commander in Carthage (during Roman times, Punic Wars)
Influenced: Napoleon, Hitler, Mussolini (inspired great leaders)
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