Ep. 33. Machiavelli: Was He Evil? The Truth History Got Wrong

About this episode

This episode explores the true nature of Niccolò Machiavelli and the misconceptions surrounding his work.

#Machiavelli #ThePrince #HistoricalDocumentary Was Machiavelli truly the master of manipulation—or the most misunderstood political thinker in history? In this feature-length documentary, we peel back the layers of myth, propaganda, and centuries of misinterpretation to reveal the real Niccolò Machiavelli. 🔍 Based on fresh ground breaking reinterpretations of his work this film explores how Machiavelli’s exile, humour, heartbreak, and republican ideals shaped one of the most notorious books...

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Allan Kalamir PhD

Topics covered

• Machiavelli
• political theory
• historical interpretation
• manipulation
• republican ideals

Keywords

• Machiavelli
• The Prince
• political thinker
• historical documentary
• manipulation
• exile
• republican ideals

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Prince

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