<span>Machiavelli was an Italian Renaissance Philosopher and statesman, through his works he often argued that political life could perhaps be excused for performing violent and deceptive actions which would not be a right in private life. He described how neither moral or religious rules alone were sufficient in governing. Because of this Machiavelli was often criticized and misunderstood by critics of the time because of this view he had on the relationship between politics and ethics. He was regarded as opportunistic and manipulative for this reason.</span>
<h2>Reformation Throughout Europe - Option C</h2>
The invention of the printing press and improvements in literacy contributed to the rapid spread of the Reformation throughout Europe. There was need of printing press for information or education purposes. However, this improvements in literacy contributed a lot to the widen of the Reformation throughout europe.
