Who was the real Niccolò Machiavelli? Beyond the sinister reputation of "Machiavellian" politics lies a powerful, tragic, and often misunderstood story. In this episode, we explore the life of the man behind The Prince: a diplomat, a patriot, a tortured exile, and one of the most influential political thinkers in history.Learn how the chaos of Renaissance Florence shaped his ideas, why Cesare Borgia left such a lasting impression, and how a broken man in exile wrote a book that transformed political thought. Was he promoting tyranny or warning against it? Was he a cold strategist or a desperate idealist?Perfect for fans of history, philosophy, and politics, this episode invites you to rethink everything you thought you knew about Machiavelli.A gripping journey through power, betrayal, survival, and the eternal question: what does it really take to rule?

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