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Niccolo Machiavelli:

Niccolo Machiavelli was an philosopher and historian in the Renaissance Period. He was born in 1469 in Italy.  He was called the father of modern political science. He was also an statesman. During the Italian Renaissance, Niccolo Machiavelli established the emphasis of modern political science on direct empirical observation of political institutions and actors. Niccolo Machiavelli was also a realist, arguing that even evil means should be considered if they help to create and preserve a desired regime. That means he considered all unjustified means to rise to power or achieve desired success to be legitimate. In his writings, there was Machiavellian character. Machiavellian character means selfish character. The belief of Machiavellian character was "The end justifies the means". The Machiavellian character's belief was "The end justifies the means". He was died in 1527 at the age of 58 in Italy.

Famous books of  Niccolo Machiavelli:

• The Prince