'Sinews of War' - Machiavelli, MAGA and the Gulf Mercenaries On 'rulers whose prudence is not up to the mark'

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“Welcome to a strange paradise. But where are you? Is this a new Margaret Atwood novel, Philip K Dick’s unpublished sequel to Blade Runner or Donald Trump on acid? No. It is the Persian Gulf city-state of Dubai.."

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Tot un clàssic imprescindible amb el que gairebé m'implisiona la neurona 😆

La part que trobo més divertida és quan vas maquinant i anotant les ordres per cada unitat..., i després: boum! 😈

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『 필사를 하자』
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80.미움을 받는 군주는 결국엔
니콜로 #마키아벨리 , 『 #군주론 』 (1532)

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Never has it felt more relevant to slow-read Machiavelli’s The Prince (1513) a treatise on power. READ from 16 April to 21 May BOOK HERE: www.litsalon.co.uk/Studies/nicc...
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Vanochtend in Nieuwspoort het traditionele campagneleidersdebat, georganiseerd door Stichting #Machiavelli.

Comincionsi le guerre quando altri vuole, ma non quando altri vuole si finiscono. /
Wars begin when you will, but they do not end when you please.
—istorie fiorentine #machiavelli

The Prince'S Scribe: A Novel Of Machiavelli And Borgia - Free Novel by Nathan_Graves When Florence's ledger is forged, the only man who can save the Republic is the scholar who taught a prince to be ruthless. Niccolò Machiavelli must choose between his family's safety and the truth...

In the Secundum Archivium the Pope’s icy purge meets a scholar’s fire. Niccolò’s violet mark syncs with Casentino coordinates, melting the blockade just enough to slip the salt into Florence.
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The Prince'S Scribe: A Novel Of Machiavelli And Borgia - Free Novel by Nathan_Graves When Florence's ledger is forged, the only man who can save the Republic is the scholar who taught a prince to be ruthless. Niccolò Machiavelli must choose between his family's safety and the truth...

🔎 In the final act, Niccolò discovers the “error of the human heart” and shatters the Liquid Acquisition. The Ghost Pope’s verdict collapses as the Arno’s ink‑river unravels. 🎭

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On The Road With Al and Ivy:

George Orwell on Power Worship, Machiavelli's The Prince, and the Food Chain...

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Sfântul Nicolae Velimirovici - Înarmarea pentru viitorul război. Care sunt cauzele lui? - Toate popoarele Europei si Americii, draga generale – incepu balcanicul – se inarmeaza in modul cel mai febril pentru un nou razboi. Cinenu vede asta? 👉 […]

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1,800 “dead” monks swarm the Vatican. Niccolò spots the linguistic shackles in their Latin. One mistake—silence vs. obedience—exposes them. The fire in the lower archives burns the ledger. 🔥🕊️
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Join #IFDT #CriticLab for a discussion on Bojan Kovačević’s new book "In Machiavelli's Theatre". The seminar explores the tension between communal life and normative forms in the political sphere.

📅 2 March | 4 PM
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Three Renaissance men, three chaotic facts.
Queer joy, different century 🤌✨

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On The Road With Al and Ivy:

George Orwell on Power Worship, Machiavelli's The Prince, and the Food Chain...

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DYK Niccolo #Machiavelli 's 16thC church was just as ruthless as he? The Vatican stained its own altars w/blood by savagely executing millions of #Cathars, #CrossDressers, heretics, #intersex, #queers & #zoophiles to preserve it's might. Blog7 HowSexGotScrewedUp.com #HistSex

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The wise man does at once what the fool does finally.

- #Machiavelli

Sundays are usually for catching up on college work, but with next week off, I’m left wondering… do I spend the day reading The Idiot and overthinking humanity, or The Prince and overthinking politics? Either way, it’s about to be a very dramatic Sunday… 😂 #Dostoyevsky #Machiavelli #SundayReading

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The Prince’s Scribe: A Novel of Machiavelli and Borgia - Chapter 12: The Toll of the Ancients | Scribble Hub

Cesare Borgia’s “Toll of the Ancients” isn’t just a tax—it’s a weapon. Two grossi to gaze at marble? The Swiss Guard’s halberd glints as the crowd’s anger ignites. History repeats when power sells the past.

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Listening to @profgalloway.com on #RagingModerates with @jessicatarlov.bsky.social fulminating on how many undifferentiated calumnies have been dumped into the world by the FBI’s chaotic release of the #EpsteinFiles, this from #Machiavelli came to mind…

The Prince's Scribe: A Novel of Machiavelli and Borgia - Chapter 37: Echoes in the Archive - Wattpad Read Chapter 37: Echoes in the Archive from the story The Prince's Scribe: A Novel of Machiavelli and Borgia by nathangraves (Nathan Graves) with 5 reads. spy...

Elena Ricci expected dusty parchment. Instead, she found "Index Ink" that still looks wet after 500 years. History isn't dead in the Vatican; it’s just accruing interest. 🏛️📜

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Just finished the essay “The hour of the predator” by Giuliano da Empoli. The most insightful description of the current state of the world that I have read in a long time!

He essentially describes how today’s equivalents of Cesare Borgia (who inspired Machiavelli’s Prince) are seizing their […]

The Niceness Trap: 7 Machiavellian Rules to Command Respect & Power The Blueprint for Power: How to Use Machiavellian Strategy to Build Status and Respect Let’s be honest: if being "nice" was going to make you successful, you’d already be at the top. But instead, you’re feeling overlooked, undervalued, and stuck in a position of desperation. Welcome to the reality check you didn’t know you needed. In this episode, we are stripping away the "moral purity" myths and diving into the gritty world of Modern Machiavellianism. We aren’t talking about being a villain; we’re talking about Self-Governance and the cold, hard science of Social Power Dynamics. We explore why true power is rooted in perception and scarcity rather than constant availability. If you are always there, you are a commodity. If you want to be a High-Status individual, you have to learn how to become irreplaceable. We break down the seven core pillars of influence, including the psychological art of emotional detachment and the absolute leverage found in the power of walking away. Whether you're navigating corporate politics or personal relationships, this is your provocative roadmap for shifting from a position of desperation to one of dominance. You will learn how to curate a formidable reputation, control your own value, and prove that respect isn’t given—it’s extracted through results and strategic social competence. In this masterclass of influence, you will discover: - The Nice Guy Trap: Why your moral purity is actually your biggest weakness in Social Warfare. - The Scarcity Hack: How to use the "Supply and Demand" of your presence to skyrocket your status. - Reputation Management: How to control the narrative of who you are before others do it for you. - The Blueprint for Irreplaceability: Moving from "useful" to "essential" in any organization. Stop playing by the rules that were designed to keep you small. It’s time to master the art of the Modern Machiavelli and take control of your own trajectory. 🎧 Hit that Play button to stop being a commodity and start being a power player. If you're ready to level up your status, Subscribe and share this with someone who is tired of finishing last!  

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How to become a great prince Louis XIV, alias the Sun King: King of France 1643-1715 In my blog about Machiavelli two weeks ago we have seen that basically anything is ...

New blog: How to become a great ruler according to Machiavelli. philosophybytheway.blogspot.com/2026/02/how-...
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Morgenochtend zaterdag 6 februari onze lijsttrekker Peter van der Zwan te gast bij #RTVGouwestad zowel op radio en TV bij het programma #Machiavelli aanvang 9 uur. #GoudaVitaal
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Masterclass: The 48 Laws: Are You a Player or a Pawn? (Robert Greene) Welcome to your Masterclass on The 48 Laws of Power. This isn't a leadership seminar; it is a field manual for social survival. In this deep dive, Ryan and Emily dismantle the most controversial book in our library to give you a tactical operating system for the modern world. We break the 48 laws down into three essential phases: The Shield (Defense), The Sword (Offense), and The Crown (Maintenance). You’ll learn why 'Formlessness' saved Netflix from Blockbuster's fate, how to use 'Strategic Absence' to force opponents to negotiate against themselves, and how to implement the 'Momentum Method of Sovereign Control.' It is time to see the strings.

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