Niccolo Machiavelli

   Niccolo Machiavelli was born on 3rd May, 1469, in Florence, Italy. He eventually became a man who lived his life solely for politics and patriotism. However, today he is associated with a corrupt, totalitarian government. The reason for this is a pamphlet he wrote called 'The Prince' to gain influence with the then ruling 'Medici' family in Florence, Italy. The political genius that was Niccolo Machiavelli was overshadowed by the reputation unfairly given to him because of a misunderstanding of his strong views on politics.