The Prince was written after Italy had fallen prey to which of the following two states?
A)France and Spain
B)The Ottoman Empire and France
C)The Byzantine and Ottoman Empires
D)Spain and the Turks
E)France and the Holy Roman Empire

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The Prince was written in the early 16th century, shortly after Italy was invaded and conquered by France and Spain. This political context likely influenced Machiavelli's perspective on the use of ruthless tactics to gain and maintain power.

The Prince Was Written After Italy Had Fallen Prey to Which