What Did Machiavelli Believe About Government?
What Did Machiavelli Believe About Government? Machiavelli believed that, for a ruler, it was better to be widely feared than to be greatly loved; a loved ruler retains authority by obligation, while a feared leader rules by fear of punishment. Which kind of politician was Machiavelli? Niccolò Machiavelli, (born May 3, 1469, Florence [Italy]—died June