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Machiavelli discusses in section IV about the difference of the structure of between the kingdom of France and the “Turks” where their structures make it easier/harder to conquer vs hold.
France = power decentralized so easy to conquer but difficult to hold due to existing loyalty divisions
Turks = power centralized so hard to conquer but easy to hold due to loyalty centered on ruler
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France = power decentralized so easy to conquer but difficult to hold due to existing loyalty divisions
Turks = power centralized so hard to conquer but easy to hold due to loyalty centered on ruler
