Niccolò Machiavelli
BE FEARED | The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli
When discussing whether it is better to be feared or loved, Machiavelli talks of two great military leaders: the Roman General Scipio Africanus and the...
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12 articles from the Eudaimonia collection.
Niccolò Machiavelli
NEVER BRING OTHERS TO POWER | The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli
In this essay we see Machiavelli highlighting how the Romans used a successful strategy in Greece to grow their empire.
Niccolò Machiavelli
ACQUIRE WHEN YOU CAN | The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli
This essay is about power. Specifically, how and when to acquire it and (just as importantly) when not to attempt to acquire it.
Niccolò Machiavelli
DESTROY, DO NOT WOUND | The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli
Here’s one of Machiavelli’s most controversial ideas, explained through the rise to power of two men — Agathocles and Oliverotto da Fermo.
Niccolò Machiavelli
BE BOTH THE MAN & THE BEAST | The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli
This is Machiavelli’s version of “beast mode”, explained with the aid of some Greek mythology and an equal dose of both strength and cunning.
Niccolò Machiavelli
DO NOT BE NEUTRAL | The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli
Machiavelli advised against staying neutral in a conflict, stating that decisive and bold action is required to gain (or stay in) power. In his eyes, many...
Niccolò Machiavelli
BE PRESENT | The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli
A key idea from The Prince is for a leader to “be on the spot”. In order to hold onto power, Niccolò Machiavelli states it is a vital tool. Here we will...
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Total Recall by Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger has led an extraordinary life. Arriving in America as an immigrant at the age of 21, he went on to dominate bodybuilding, before...
Donald Trump
How Trump Won (Thanks to Edward Bernays Propaganda)
Until recently, Donald Trump was known more as a businessman than a politician. In the book “Propaganda” published in 1928, Edward Bernays said “Politics...
Benjamin Franklin
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin’s autobiography was written in two parts, the first was composed as a letter to his son. The second half was penned several years later...
Winston Churchill
Churchill by Paul Johnson
Winston Churchill was born in Blenheim Palace on 30th November 1874. His father was an English politician, however despite eventually having the same job,...