Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Power and Morality
- 'The Prince' by Niccolo Machiavelli
- “Never attempt to
win by force what
can be won by
deception.”
- "There is nothing more
important than appearing
to be religious,"
- Context
- The book was first written
in 1513, given to Lorenzo de'
Medici in 1515 and finally
published 1532
- 'Game of Thrones' by George R.R. Martin
- 'Littlefinger', Viserys,
Varys, Cersei, Ramsay
- Cersei involing the
High Sparrow
- 'Littlefinger'
- Context
- The first book was written in
1991 and series is currently
awaiting a 6th instalment. The
HBO series first aired in 2011
and the last season will
premiere in 2019.
- Feigning morality/piety in
order to advance own
agenda
- Acting in the interests
of one's self above all
others
- Lies, deceit and
betrayal are
acceptable in order to
maintain power