Im pretty sure it was New Amsterdam.
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This is a complex question that I cannot really explain easily. I can give you some hints though.
It is difficult to say Machiavelli was right or wrong with what he was saying. We have to put his words into the context of Italy, Europe in those times which lead him to say what he did. Had he lived today, chances are he would say something else. Or not.
Furthermore, I wouldn't say we can always expect our political leaders to be virtuous and effective (although this would be great) but it often happens that through cunning and strategy some get to top positions and aren't really suitable for them.
The British commanders at Lexington and Concord were Francis Smith, John Pitcairn, and Hugh Percy.
Alexander led his army to conquer the swat valley and the Swati villagers fled to the mountains asking for a divine protection and they believe that their Gods will protect them because the mountain is so high. In order to conquer and to prove his power Alexander build a wooden ramp to place his catapults and arrow units and also he climbed up so he could hold the star of Jupiter representing his power and greatness.
