In the excerpt “Of the Things for Which Men, and Especially Princes, are Praised and Blamed” taken from The Prince, Machiavelli begins examining the principles and manners a prince should follow in relations with his friends, subjects and the people in order to achieve and retain a good and secure overall status. Princes and also men high in society are known for their character and doing what ever it takes to withhold a worthy standing …showed first 75 words of 812 total…

…showed last 75 words of 812 total…a certain stature. This has always been typical, especially with the politician. In conclusion, the prince has to do what’s best for the people and what’s best for his reputation. He is the ultimate authority condoning the right to do whatever he sees fit, even if his integrity is at stake. I think Machiavelli did an excellent job of portraying what politics is really like rather than what it should be. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**