Abstract
The name Machiavelli conjures ideas of a cunning individual using immoral and duplicitous methods to seize political power. This imagery suggests that Machiavelliââ¬â¢s book The Prince is only applicable to violent dictatorships and has no place in modern democratic politics. However, beyond the surface imagery is a treatise on human interaction. The Princeââ¬â¢s examination of political leadership, policymaking, and peopleââ¬â¢s reaction to change make this book a timeless piece that is relevant for leaders even in a democracy.
How to Cite:
Corrow, C.,
(2014) “Machiavelli in a Western Democracy: Is The Prince Relevant in the 21st Century?”,
New Voices in Public Policy 8(1).
doi: https://doi.org/10.13021/G8901S