Machiavelli’s philosophy appli
Machiavelli�s philosophy appliMachiavelli�s philosophy of �the end justifies the means� can be applied to the Spanish conquest of Mesoamerica. The definition of his philosophy basically means that no matter what goal is set forth, it must be accomplished by any means necessary. Many times in history this is true. This is also the case in the Spanish conquest of Mesoamerica.
In the case of Mesoamerica, the �end� is the downfall of 3 very advanced civilization, the Aztecs, Incas, and Mayans. The means that justified this are numerous. When Cortez landed on the soil of the Aztecs, the Aztecs were expecting a god to arrive. They assumed Cortez was the god they were anticipating. Thus, Cortez took advantage of...
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