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may 03 Learn More Machiavelli Born


Niccolò Machiavelli was born on this day in 1469. His most famous work, the 1532 political treatise The Prince is basically a how-to guide for being an evil dictator. Hitler and Stalin were total Machiavelli fanboys. So maybe don't give that to your adorable little nephew for his next birthday, okay?

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