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             Before Alexander the Great's death he had taken control of Darius. When he died it was left to his successors who had an easy time running it, except for when they erupted into skirmishes with each other. This is what lead to the eventual downfall of Darius. Demise was brought about by selfishness. The following chapters try to shed more light on to running a territory after it is seized.
             The fifth chapter deals with the ways to govern cities or states that lived under their own laws prior to takeover. Machiavelli believes there are three ways to control these states. The first is to despoil them and accustom them to your way of thinking. The second is to take up residence there, and finally you can allow them to continue to live under their own laws, and create a government in that country that is friendly for you. This is the easiest way to preserve a city after takeover because the citizens are so used to liberty. Of course there are arguments for the other two points as well.
             When a prince acquires a territory through his own arms and ability there are problems that can occur. Firstly, he believes that you can obtain your dominion with many troubles but once you have set your rules you maintain them with ease. And even though these rules and regulations bring distaste your way at first, it helps to establish your position and brings good things. If you stick to your points eventually the people will have to follow you. They will see that it is the way.
             On the other hand, when one gets a state through the power of others or by fortune problems will occur as well. It may seem easy to govern because they are already up and running but once you try to establish yourself as leader, your problems begin. Unless one is of great intelligence they can't expect to takeover in this manner and continue to easily rule over a state. When you acquire a state because of someone else&apos...