The action that Machiavelli would approve based on the ideas from his book "The Prince" is <em>d. </em><em>Torturing one's </em><em>enemies is justified if it leads to protecting your empire.</em>
Niccolo Machiavelli did not sanction the following:
Spreading of kindness and joy for a ruler's lasting security.
Trust of your allies.
All people treated with fairness and honor.
Thus, Machiavelli justified torture as a means of protecting an empire.
