The Prince The idea of a political leader remaining popular and in control, regardless of the means, is the subject of Machiavelli. Though personally favoring a republican form of government, he saw in politics a struggle for power in which the end did justify the means. The explanation of current political conditions can be viewed as the product of witnessing a struggle for survival among the competing city-states in Italy. Machiavelli not only lived at …showed first 75 words of 691 total…

…showed last 75 words of 691 total…the United States. A man would do evil such as steal to provide for his family. According to Bible that is a form of evil but a man would do it anyway. Machiavelli's view of an ideal leader is strength of character, intelligence, courage, skill, luck, and a touch of ruthlessness. I strongly agree with his view of a leader. I as woman would not want a fearful, stupid, and unskilled man as a husband.