Prince Character List

Prince Character List

          Because The Prince is a political commentary, not a work of fiction, Machiavelli does not use "characters" in the sense of a novel or short story. Instead, he draws his examples from the current political and social events, as well as from ancient history. His "characters" are the political leaders of his time. He mentions far too many individuals to be listed here, but several make repeated appearances in The Prince, and it is helpful to keep them and their relationships in mind.
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