Based on his study of Popes and Kings, The Prince by Machiavelli offers strategies for taking and keeping power. Machiavelli’s ideal of ruthless pragmatism has profoundly influenced political theory and leadership models in the West. Some of his advice includes the importance of appearing virtuous while being willing to act immorally and the effectiveness of fear over love. Joe and Leroy analyze Machiavelli’s book using the six worldview questions to show how his art of power has deformed our politics and church leadership.

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* 10 Books that Screwed Up the World: And 5 Others That Didn't Help by Benjamin Wiker

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