Abstract
Ferdinand of Aragon is represented both directly and indirectly in the text. Ferdinand of Aragon is one of the few characters whom Machiavelli openly compliments. However, as the research demonstrates, Ferdinand of Aragon is indirectly mentioned in several instances that contradict the praises openly bestowed upon him. Ferdinand of Aragon is often referred to as Ferdinand the Catholic. The research supports the thesis that when Machiavelli speaks of Ferdinand of Aragon, he his actually expressing his political views about he Catholic Church as a whole. Furthermore, the research demonstrates how Machiavelli uses Ferdinand of Aragon and passages about other prominent figures in the Catholic Church to express ideals regarding the separation of church and state that will eventually lay the ground work for many modern political ideas.

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"Prior to the time of Machiavelli, Italy had lived in a period of stability and peace. To many the Catholic Church symbolized this peace. The Catholic Church was the governing force in the area. During the time of Machiavelli, many people began to see the corruption and greed the enveloped the supposedly pious leaders of the time. During the time of Machiavelli, the people began to view the Church as a symbol of greed and corrupt power. However, at that time the Church held so much power that it was dangerous to speak out against the Church. To do so could be dangerous and the person ran the risk of persecution or excommunication.
Many writers of the time wished to express their opinions and the opinions of those who disagreed with the Church. Dante's Inferno is a classic example of this technique. In this work the characters on the road to Hell embodied principles, rather than the actual persons represented. The ideals were hidden metaphorically in the characteristics and lives of the characters. Machiavelli used this technique also and Ferdinand of Aragon is one of the primary examples of the use of metaphor to describe the Catholic Church."

Tags:catholic, church, constitution

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In this paper, the writer discusses that the record industry hegemony of Warner Brothers acted as an agent of corporate greed, which disallowed Prince to make the money he surely deserved. The writer maintains that this type of corporate hegemony also forced Prince to sign long term record deals, which virtually enslaved the artist under restrictive and non-profitable conditions. This study also briefly shows the independent business side of Prince that provides the reasons why Prince had chosen to reject the terms provided in his contracts. Furthermore, the writer maintains that Prince would often be categorized as "black music", which was a part of the racist hegemony of the record companies to pigeonhole artists into narrow categories.

Tags:prince, record, industry

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This paper studies the recording artist Prince, or the Artist formerly known as Prince, in regards to the marketing and sales of a recorded product. The paper discusses how often scandalous standards set by the recording industry towards many artists are now under attack within the business community. Many artists since the nineties including Prince have been seeking ways to get a just return on their creative output.

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"The musical career of the recording artist (formerly known as) Prince has been a central factor in understanding the power of music file sharing with the advent of Napster in the late nineties. This study will examine the success of Prince prior to the turn of the century, and why his success has slowly declined with changing technologies. By defining and understanding the technology associated with business profits and losses in regards to file sharing, Prince has played a part in his post Napster years in forging a new way for artists to sell their material online."

Tags:business, prince, music

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This paper agrees with Machiavelli's idea that the only distinction between the prince and tyrant is the latter's improper motivation in self-gain. The author uses examples pertaining to World War II such as Churchill and Hitler and to Idi Amin. The paper presents quotations from both "The Prince" and "The Discourses" and commentary on Machiavelli's times and career, which shaped his political thought."

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"This paper discusses the distinction made between a prince and a tyrant by Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527), a figure often referred to as the father of modern political theory. In his well-known "The Prince" (1513) and the manuscript known as "The Discourses" (1531) which seem to further develop many of the ideas found in "The Prince", Machiavelli made clear the important distinction that he saw. Machiavelli's manner of thinking continues to be visible in the contemporary world, in distinctions that can be made between leaders and ordinary tyrants to have achieved political power."

Tags:machiavelli, prince, discourses

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This paper presents a character analysis of Prince Hal from Shakespeare's play "Henry IV", explaining that Shakespeare introduces Prince Hal as an individual that is mischievous and irresponsible, carousing with others at the Boar's Head Tavern that in modern society would be considered the wrong crowd. These individuals include Poins, Falstaff, Bardolph and Francis the Page. The paper further explains that the escapades of Hal and his comrades include the staging of a play at the tavern that is intended to degrade the English court, and the theft of a knight's ring. The acts of Hal during this period of the play further include schemes intended to embarrass his friends, who are continuously manipulated into aiding Hal's efforts. The paper also notes that the presentation of the character in this manner leads to an initial impression that Hal holds no true concern for others, and that the crown will never be an issue of priority within his life.

Tags:prince, hal, henryiv

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This paper analyzes "The Prince" by Nicolo Machiavelli focusing on the how the author addressed the duty of a prince to win the allegiance of his subjects.

Tags:prince, nicolo, machiavelli

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This paper looks at Machievelli's "The Prince," and the affect it's mass publication had on the world's impression of European society. The author examines why this work had such an affect, what actually happened, and also looks at the world's fascination with this particular work. The author presents some of the radical ideas presented, including that for the first time, instead of idealizing the prince and his position, Machiavelli looked for what made for effective governance.

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"To begin with, it would seem necessary that an attempt be made to present a basic definition of what idealizing . The concept of an ideal is contestable to be sure, as there are various definitions of what constitutes an ideal determined depending upon whom the question is being asked. It is also possible though, that people may share the same or similar ideals. The ideal may refer to a maxim, an idea, or the qualities of a leader. When an ideal or idealization is mentioned therefore, it is in reference to the assigning of properties of merit or worth to one of the items mentioned above. In regards to Machiavelli, part of the argument of this paper is that what makes him unique as a political writer is that he does not idealize the role of prince in society. With this very general idea of what an ideal or what idealization is, it is now possible to move on to an examination of what the ideal of the prince was prior to Machiavelli s period."

Tags:analysis, aristotle, machiavelli, politcal, prince, theory, society, noble, govern, rulers, politicians, position, trust, character, governor, literature, western, diplomat, bureaucrat, negotiation, printing, press, mass, production

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In this article, the writer discusses that the primary point of the book, 'The Prince', by Nicolo Machiavelli, is to present an outline of how nations should be governed. In Machiavelli's case, the governance focused on the leader's ability to rule and maintain his authority over society.

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"This perception of Machiavelli's was based on interactions that Machiavelli had with government and its leaders as "Chancellor and Secretary to the Second Chancery, the Ten of Liberty and Peace", in the Republic of Florence ("Medieval" sec. 1). Many of the characters that Machiavelli wrote about in The Prince were figures from his time in public service, such as Catherina Sforza, "my lady Forli", and King Louis XIII of France, "who committed the five capital errors in statecraft" .... "

Tags:prince, book

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The paper looks at Machiavelli's "The Prince" and discusses what was written as a handbook for political leaders. The paper explains Machiavelli's conceptions of political effectiveness, including what makes for a strong or weak leader and examines its continuing relevance today.

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"Machiavelli's "The Prince" Introduction: Machiavelli's "The Prince" is often regarded as the beginning of political science as we now understand the term. Political theory is much older, at least as old as Plato, but it was static, seeking an ideal of the state based for example on a conception of happiness. Machiavelli introduced a way of thinking about political dynamics, how political leaders can respond to ever-changing circumstances in the real world."

Tags:Machiavelli, Prince, power, politics

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In this article, the writer discusses the messages presented in Antoine de Saint-Exupery's 'The Little Prince' including courage, observation, imagination, and perspective.

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"The little prince who is the hero of Antoine de Saint-Exupery's story titled 'The Little Prince' possesses many important characteristics not often associated with childhood. These include the power of observation similar to that of Charles Darwin the optimism and courage of Christopher Columbus, the perspective of an artist such as Brunelleschi and the capacity to combine imagination with reality-based play. At issue in this essay is an exploration of each of these characteristics exhibited by the little prince ..."

Tags:The Little Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exupery