MACHIAVELLI FLASHBACK
He was not an evil man and his politics were not totally, but he was more of a realist for that time.
Machiavelli had a significant and complex influence on the political thinking of the American Founding Fathers, especially regarding republicanism. His works, particularly The Prince and Discourses on Livy, provided insights into how to maintain stability and power in a republic, as well as the necessary balance between liberty and authority.