23. Machiavelli: “ The Prince” A book about how to acquire and keep political power.
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25. The Renaissance: Emphasis on Individual “… with freedom of choice and with honor, …you may fashion yourself in whatever shape you shall prefer.” -- Pico della Mirandola, Renaissance Philosopher, in Oration on the Dignity of Man
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27. Characteristics of a Noble 1. born, not made 2. had to develop two basic skills a. military skills b. classical education 3. Needed to follow a certain standard of conduct