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Machiavellian could anyone help please?

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missmooncat | 19:29 Thu 03rd Aug 2006 | Phrases & Sayings
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Could someone explain to me what Machiavellian (not sure of spelling) means? I`ve heard it a few times lately on TV and not to sure what it means. THANKS
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to be machiavellian is to manipulate in any way deemed necessary to achieve an aim
there's a test here to see if you are or not ..

http://www.salon.com/books/it/1999/09/13/macht est/index.html
From the life of Niccolo Machiavelli, who was born on May 3, 1469, in Florence, Italy. He eventually became a man who lived his life for politics and patriotism. Now, however, he is associated with corrupt, totalitarian government. The reason for this is a small pamphlet he wrote called The Prince to gain influence with the ruling Medici family in Florence. The political genius of Niccolo Machiavelli was overshadowed by the reputation that was unfairly given to him because of a misunderstanding of his views on politics. (Source Prezzolini, Guiseppe. Niccolo Machiavelli-The Florentine)

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thanks a lot
Wazzamarra - too lazy to look in the dictionary ?
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Not really but all my books packed in boxes due to decorating !!

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