same ruling style regardless of changes that you want to make. One could make the argument that Machiavelli is encouraging duplicity by suggesting that a prince deceitful about his interests in a country. In a monarchy or principality, the way to have a peaceful and happy country is for the people to love the king or prince. The things that Machiavelli says to do are in the best interests of the country. By this reasoning, we can conclude that Machiavelli is not fulfilling the term "Machiavellian" because his interests are in maintaining a peaceful nation.
             One chapter that is prone to controversy is "Mixed Principalities." This chapter is virtually on the difficulties of maintaining a new principality versus a hereditary one. The reason so much controversy arises from this chapter is because Machiavelli seems to condone the destroying (killing) of the family of the former prince. The reasoning behind this is so that there won't be anyone of power who remembers, and wishes, for the ways of the former prince. Despite the negativity this entails, it can be considered, more or less, self-defense. If there is someone with power who remembers the old ways, it would be remotely easy to organize a revolt. With this said, it is only in the best interests of both the prince and the country to "remove" the people who have power. Within this chapter, Machiavelli also says to change as laws and taxes as little as possible. This shows that Machiavelli has concern for the welfare of the country and of the people's happiness.
             Another chapter within The Prince is "How to Govern Cities and Principalities That, Prior to Being Occupied, Lived Under Their Own Laws". Within this chapter, Machiavelli describes three ways to deal with these kinds of cities. One way is to devastate them. Another way is to conquer and occupy them. The third way is to allow the state to maintain their laws,...