Difference Between Principalities And Republics

In the start principalities and republics have been discussed as two types of states. Principalities can be further classified as one which is coming through generations i.e. inherited and the other one is newly acquired. The new principalities can be, either acquired through strength or luck, added to the old ones or can be set up as a new one. Theses principalities can be under the rule of prince or can be as a free land. The principalities running down in heritage are comparatively easier to maintain and the prince’s rule tends to be stable because of the norms and culture being followed there.
The newly acquired territories, if following the similar traditions as the heritage ones, were easy to rule because the way they lead their lives …show more content…
Agathocles came into power, although having strength, by unfair means, which brought him power but could not bring him exaltation. Moreover Oliverotto came into power by killing but later on was murdered himself. These sort of unfair acts can be justified once when the prince is getting into power but if the frequency of such acts tend to increase then they can’t be justified. People should not only sustain such unfair handling but they should also be given some fair dealings with time.
In civil principalities, the ruler is chosen amongst the locals but the leader can also be chosen by the nobles. When nobles want to gain control they want a ruler to be made amongst them and when people are oppressed they want the prince to be amongst them. No matter how the prince is selected, he shouldn’t forget his role of helping people and strive to bring about good for everyone. And once he realizes this fact, there are really less chances of him being grassed by his …show more content…
The ruler can either have an army of his own or rely upon others. Fortification of the city is involved in the later stage of prince’s strength. One more type of state is the one in which the ruler’s control is never ending. No matter how he acts or treats his people, the citizens never raise any question against him. It is referred to as ecclesiastical state. Army to defend the state can be either of the prince or some mercenaries. But its best to have a prince’s army as mercenaries might turn against the control by gaining more power. The popes gained power in the Roman Empire in a similar manner. Learning the art of war is really important for the prince as it is really crucial skill to maintain control of his area. Hunting can prove out to be a good exercise in this regard as it not only improves the strength but also makes the prince familiar with his area.
To appear generous the prince has to put up a frugal outlook. To put up this show of generosity the prince has to charge more taxes and it might agitate the people. So a more intelligent prince will act a little miser and save up the resources when they are actually needed. A prince should be caring but this mercy and care should not be taken for granted. If both love and fear can’t be implemented simultaneously, then fear should be implemented. An intelligent ruler has to decide upon the conditions that what is going to