Nicolo+Machiaveli

Nicolo Machiaveli was born at Florence on 3rd May 1469. He was the second child in his family.His life basically happened in three periods.

Youth: 1469-1494 Although there is very little known about young Nicolo, the Florence of those days is so well known that the early enviornmentof this represented person can be easily imagined. Office: 1494-1512 The second part of Nicolo's life was spent in the service of the Rublic of Florence. After serving four years in one of the public offices he was appointed Chancellor and Secretary to the second chancery. His first assignment was in 1499 to Catherina Sforza, "my lady of Florli" of "Prince". He drew the moral that it is far better to earn the confidence of the people than to rely on fortresses. Literature and Death: 1512-1527 On the return of the Medici, Nicolo, who ffor a few weeks had vainly hoped to retain his office under the new masters of Florence, was dismissed by decree dated 7th November 1512. Shortly after he was accusedof complicity in an abortive conspirancy against the Medici. He was imprisoned and questioned for torture. In 1513: Nicolo wrote "The Prince" for the instruction of the Medici after they had just regained power in Florence. In 1525 he dedicated the "History of Florence to the head of the family when it ruin was now at hand. Nicolo was not in Florence at this time, but wishing to return. Hoping to secure his former office of secretary to the "Ten of Liberty of Peace." Shortly after he became very ill after he reached Florence, where he died on 22nd June 1527.



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What is important to me? Talking about Fahrenheit 451, somethings that are important to me are book in general. Me personally I like reading, I think bookd bring in another whole universe.

What is worth fighting for? Talking about Fahrenheit 451, somethings worth fighting for are a childs right to read what ever he or she pleases. If every person in the world has a right to free speech then I think every person should have a right to read what they want.

What should authority control? Talking about Fahrenheit 451, I think authority should only control what they can only control about themselves. For example: How much they can spend a week. How much food calories they can intake, etc.

Am I really free? Talking about Fahrenheit 451, If I were a child back in those days, I would feel trapped, like I wouldn't be able to escape reality through books anymore. I'd be like kids now a days not being able to watch certain television shows. Besides I'm sure kids do it anyways, just like we teenagers do now a days.

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