1. Machiavelli (1469-1527) Italian guy- wrote the “Prince”
Diplomat- student of politics
Cynical about human nature
-Felt man was basically bad
-Motivated by fear- greed

2. As a leader it is better to be feared than loved.
Might makes right—use any means necessary to keep control- terror, torture, secret police force.
The Prince- the key to successful leadership is: lying, breaking treaties, and killing the right people.
His policy- the end justifies the means