Machiavelli's 'The Prince': Summary & Analysis 

Good job. As Machiavelli allegedly said "'The reason Man does not learn from History is because History changes, but Man does not".

This book is unfortunately spot on. I was very naive when I started my corporate career 30 years ago but soon learned how backstabbing and dishonest most people are. Truly disgusting and shameful.

Never have I watched something this much composed and well-documented on such a mutli-dimensional topic-- great work ! Thank you

Absolutely 'The Prince' by Niccolo Machiavelli and its influence on political philosophy have had a significant impact on human society throughout history.

I have never commented on any video on RU-vid but your presentation compels me to do so. You've done a really great job with the explanation of The Prince. I truly appreciate your efforts. Helpful. Also, your voice is impressive. Bless you.

the fact that it's teachings still have resonance and relevance today is also a testimony to Machiavelli's wisdom because there is A LOT of truth to what he says. people intrinsically think the world is full of good, nice people but that's just their own ignorance making them not see beyond the facade of a couple of nice words and a smile

The best explanation of 'The Prince' on youtube. Such an amazing presentation, visuals, and explanation!.

The best explanation of 'The Prince' on youtube

Thank you for clearly explaining these concepts. I can see how Macchiavelli's writings have been the role model for leaders throughout history.

Reading Niccolò Machiavelli's book 'The Prince' allows us to explore the intersection between his timeless insights and the dynamics of human society throughout history. Thanks for sharing video.

I’ve never read the prince. So I enjoyed watching this video, after watching your upload I’ve finally decided to actually order the book and read it this summer. So Thank you xxx

The Prince teaches that people are bad. But also teaches to rule well and with justice.

Listening to you outline The Prince reminded me of Dune and the machiavellian characters inhabiting it, both the "good" and the "bad." The Baron sends the Beast Rabban to subdue Arrakis and inspire fear, with the goal of replacing him with Feyd-Rautha, who will be seen as their rescuer. The Duke always strives to appear good, while scheming behind the scenes. He even copies the fox by seeing the trap laid for him by the Emperor. And Paul uses religion to manipulate the masses and does not shy away from violence and cruelty.

Excellent illustration! Perhaps, one of the most meaningful videos. Everything was placed elegantly!

One of the best videos about the prince. Well done.

Such an amazing presentation, visuals, and explanation!

Firstly, thank you for compiling such a digestible summary and analysis of The Prince. Seriously, as a uni student with a sub-par lecturer, thank you. The only point I wanted to make is that (and I could be wrong and it's hardly a relevant point) The Prince was dedicated to Lorenzo de Medici, not Guiliano. Anyways, that's the only correction I had. Thank you for your amazing content!

Amazing. And the Black Swan referece poppin in when 'unexpected events' is mentioned is a very nice touch

Very well articulated. Every important aspect of the book in its original sense is put across in a perfect manner. Keep up the great work. Simply in love with Machiavelli and his book the prince especially after watching your video. He is truly the “Galileo of politics”. A Fine Realist ,way ahead of his times.

It is important that we see the world not as it should be, but as it is. I could have saved myself a boatload of frustration and disappointment had I heard that earlier in life.

Taking a class called political values and ideas and we are reading this book. This video helped so much with getting me to understand what I was actually reading. Thanks:)

Just subscribed. What an amazing channel!! Really well made, well condensed video. Looking forward to binging the entire collection...

Thank you for a great analysis and summary. I read Nic Mac's works years ago and found this to be a great refresher. It was good to point Mac was looking for a job which explains his fawning. I think it is also helpful if readers also keep in mind that Mac was working with what he knew which allows for optimism when we interpret it for our times. Many like to say that Stalin was being Machievellian with Roosevelt at Yalta and only Churchill daw through Stalin. May also be good for people to comsider whether or not FDR was actually fully aware. After all while Stalin would be FLATTERED to believe he was Machiavellian his regime and its descendants only was died a slow death over 45 years.

Great review👍 Read this book 4-5 times and always come back for a refresher. Comparing whats going on in the world today with these principles really put everything together

Thank you. I have read The Prince over a summer but unfortunately the examples he had given in the books and the wordings he had used to do so were too archaic for me to properly place them into a modern-day context I can properly reason with. I'm especially thankful for the walk-through of Cesare's case. As I grow older and more jaded, I must confess those text from the book all those years ago appears more and more poignant, as the nature of men reveals in full to me, and that Machiavelli's reading of people being correct is the foundation of his achievements in the past.

wow, we briefly learned of the term "machiavellian" when studying iago in othello, but I didn't realise there was so much to it! this is really interesting stuff

Clear , useful & down to earth summary - thank you.

Like "Art Of War". Its a short read, concise. Jam packed with wisdom. Absolutely everyone should read it

His writing is relevant today, during yalta conference,roosevelt completely out manuever by stalin,roosevelt completely naive about the soviet position, this despite the warning by churchill,whom he never trust stalin,while stalin was an out and out machiavellian.by the time roosevelt realized he been duped by stalin,it was to late.

Great video. What a great analysis. Thanks for making this video.

i owe this video my life

The book everyone must read and understand, the points were true than and same is true now.

Great rendition well presented. Now I know where the rot in the swamp of existential world politics originate from.

Thank you very much good Sir for such superb content. Liked and subscribed!

Wow! Very relevant to business and high corporate life, i read the Prince and other books later after i got scammed in an M&A deal, but having learnt i fought back like hell. This summary is absolutely amazing. Basically those who win are often cleverly ruthless 😆.

very well done. excellent explanations. you nailed it. need more like this!

8th grade students thnk you for your well presented video.

You really got me interested in the book; I got to read it.

Thank you very much. Very succinct and concise. Well done.

thank you. your efforts are consumed with gusto.

Very well done !!!

Thank you so much! I appreciate this video a lot!

Yep. This gets it right! Thank you!

I think this video deserves more likes.

really nice summary!

We need more books like "The prince" that potrays different facets of real world.

Awesome

Very Well explained! And so Very True about human nature.

“Is there some truth to what Machiavelli says about humanity?” Indeed, it is nigh irrefutable.

You deserve more dude. I definitely will subscribe

I do agree with a lot of principles in The Prince. I’d like to add a corollary though, Call it “The Dauphin” instead. It’s from the French for prince, but it’s different insomuch that it creates a more powerful visual representation. Being aware of how great it is to breathe when you get the time to breathe above the waves/dumpster-fire of day-to-day life. Crush the enemies up front JUST the once to set an example and soon thereafter lay forth the crucial game plan according to the crystal dauphin. Selective cruelty is troublesome as a concept for me, but I understand that it is better to be respected. As a byproduct if a dauphin shows heistency in the wrong moments it will lead to problems. Property more then people sounds right, the public are quite fickle. If ye can make your word deep and valuable then respect can be earned through actions and words. People judging by eyes is fair, as they’re the gateway to the heart/spirit. Typically resolutions of issues is critical chess; Appear compassionate and build integrity, but become Richard the Lionheart to inspire with fear and rhetoric.

Thanks

Nice summary

so good! whats the song?

What is the background music?

❤thank you

Can you please tell me the name of the background music in this video?

This guy is the true definition of a legend 🎉

It should be mentioned that Macchiavelli didn't like princes but rather a republic like the old Roman one.

Can I share it into facebook .. this must be understand by many

it is a worldy way to live

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This video is the best explanation of the prince .hands off to your efforts 👌 👌 👌

Nice voice. I was raised by war lords. This is was given to me to read in 2nd grade lol.

What translation is this from?

The world was and still governed by fear and greed !

What are some of the things that he did that you didn’t agree with?

I watched this video 2 times, I slept both times. Let's see this time 😄

I feel I've just explored the mind of Vito Corleone.

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Is what he is saying true though

Guiliano was never the leader of Florence - it was his brother Lorenzo the Magnificent....

Bro what did I just watch?! Lol this game looks awesome!

Why on earth is there tinkle music in the background. Everything is become an entertainment.

Art of war Machiavelli

No music in the back. Hard to follow

Luther of the politics

this is so great. thank you. I've always found Trump to be Machiavellian, and I think even more so now.

Excellent summary. One comment though about ‘sexism’ and ‘misogyny.’ If he is this, then you need to provide reason and argument and not assume as self evident; because, contrarily, if he saw it as so, then it was self evident to him that women are fickle and submissive by nature. And many would still agree to this. Leave labelling, use of buzzwords and social propaganda to forums that target herd thinking.

Chapter 19 the now King Charles once Prince on Wales ticked almost all the negative boxes !! 😢

Every president but Truman!

Baltasar Gracian wrote “Pocket Mirror for Heros”. Far better guide for overachievers.

Politicians

Mistakes (The Fox) You can be natural but don't make mistakes you can't cope with. (example today's Media) Let your enemies make mistakes and use it against them. (The Fox) You can lay traps (enemy to make a mistake) (For good reasons. See Cruelty) (The Fox) Virtuous Be virtuous but be wise. (THE REAL LESSON) otherwise you will fail. Good Surround yourself with good people (the only ones you can really rely on) Miserly (saving for war or disaster) that's when it really counts. Feared (strong in various ways) Hard but Fair (law) (The Lion) Cruelty (in Self preservation, Protection or Battle is Fair) (The Lion) Cruelty (at other times is questionable) today is just plain illegal. That's what I have learned. Republican ideology (but that's extra knowledge)

according to Jesus when becoming a leader SET AS AN EXAMPLE. when having a decision use your heart and not your head. these philosophies are so powerful and effective that I use it everyday and these philosophies have no lapses and mistakea that i know.

There's 0 evidence he looked like that.

The one President I know in my lifetime that has a character of a Machiavellian is Former President Duterte of Philippines. He murdered thousands of drug addicts and cunning to those who want to jeopardize his governance especially in his term which makes him a feared by many and also love by millions because we respect what he did and now i understand that it is not cruelty it is compassion 😅. I am so behind of my time to realize this.

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Slippery slopes...subject to how you translate and implement,,

I’m not a big fan of how you used a modern map of Europe in the introduction when talking about events from the 16th century. The borders of Europe were very different then.

thanks for the summary but honestly I don't think that really suits the modern world. I think it may work back in the empirical times, or in nowadays' countries where the leader is still dictator.

I found him repetitive throughout the book, and possibly the world's greatest ass kisser.

Roman, Romania, Savage, Montaigne, Essai, Cannibales. Horrible, Europe.

Macchiavellli=Menschlichkeitslehrer.

This mine be sexist and misogynistic 🤓🤓

All white people books and Shakespeare poetry don't have them going to jail

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Thanks