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In fact, Niccolo Machiavelli, an Italian political philosopher from the 15th century, recommended autocracy as a temporary measure and as a means of restoring political order and ending dissent.
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Niccolo Machiavelli recommended autocracy as a temporary measure to restore order and end dissent.
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National Geographic Society
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{
    "person": "Niccolo Machiavelli",
    "nationality": "Italian",
    "time_period": "15th century"
}
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September 2, 2025 at 6:32 PM (1 week ago)
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Autocracy is a government where one ruler holds absolute power. Examples include absolute monarchies and dictatorships, historically and presently. The article explores different types and historical contexts.

Autocracy
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