Niccolo Machiavelli wrote <em>The Prince </em>as a guide to success in 2. politics. The book provides advice to a ruling individual in Italy. The book itself provided a very cynical outlook on rulership with the most famous line being (paraphrased) "it is better to be feared than loved."
Yes, it is true that the <span>Ziggurat of Ur is one of the most famous ziggurats, although it should be noted that any question having to do with fame is somewhat subjective. </span>