Select the options that describe Machiavelli's book, "The Prince".

It focussed on gaining control of the empire by maintaining stability.

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It discusses uncontroversial tactics.

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It was a political handbook for Kings.

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Some leaders and scholars study the book even today.

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Solution

The correct options are
A It focussed on gaining control of the empire by maintaining stability.
C It was a political handbook for Kings.
Machiavelli's book, "The Prince", discussed controversial tactics that were regarded as immoral and brutal. The book was written for young princes in the empire to learn political strategies.

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