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Duty of a Princess to War and Military Discipline
A historical fragment discusses Machiavellian views on royal duties, arguing a prince must devote care to war and discipline, while contrasting private idleness with the burden of statecraft. It questions whether barbarous or refined ages should model present conduct, and warns against overemphasis on military pedantry. The piece cites Pontiffs and strategists and reflects on hunting as a training for rulers, noting moral concerns about cruelty and usefulness in peacetime. It closes with brief naval news from Deal, Aug. 22, listing arrivals and movements of ships and currents of the port.
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