Machiavelli in England Listening p 116 Machiavelli in
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“Machiavelli in England” Listening p. 116
Machiavelli in England You will hear an extract about Machiavelli’s fortune in England. Complete the sentences below with the words given treatise poison killing ethics treacherous devil statecraft duplicity ideal villain lying end synonymous doctrines came 1. Machiavelli’s “Il Principe” is a famous _______ on politics and _______; 2. Machiavelli’s _______ caused a great scandal because he was the first to separate politics from _______ or religion by portraying not an _______ ruler, but a kind of ruler thta emerged from a study of history. 3. In England, Machiavellianism became _______with a _______ a way of killing, especially with _______ and Machiavelli’s name, Niccolò, _______ to be identified with “Old Nick”, the _______ ‘s popular nickname. 4. Shakespeare’s most perfect type of Machiavellian _______ is Richard III, who uses deceit, _______, treachery and violence to reach his _______ and become king of England. 5. Other famous Machiavellian villains are Iago, for his _______ and Lady Macbeth for her decision in _______ the king of Scotland.
Machiavelli in England You will hear an extract about Machiavelli’s fortune in England. Complete the sentences below with the words given treatise poison killing ethics treacherous devil statecraft duplicity ideal villain lying end synonymous doctrines came 1. Machiavelli’s “Il Principe” is a famous treatise on politics and statecraft. 2. Machiavelli’s doctrines caused a great scandal because he was the first to separate politics from ethics or religion by portraying not an ideal ruler, but a kind of ruler that emerged from a study of history. 3. In England, Machiavellianism became synonymous with a treacherous way of killing, especially with poison and Machiavelli’s name, Niccolò, came to be identified with “Old Nick”, the devil’ s popular nickname. 4. Shakespeare’s most perfect type of Machiavellian villain is Richard III, who uses deceit, lying, treachery and violence to reach his end and become king of England. 5. Other famous Machiavellian villains are Iago, for his duplicity and Lady Macbeth for her decision in killing the king of Scotland.
