those stands Frederick the Second of Prussia[1]! It would, however, be easy to prove, that the principles which Frederick condemns in his anti-Machiavel were adopted by him in his political and military career, and acquired him the surname of Great—a signal proof of his genius and ingratitude.
"There have been, however, some whose esteem is preferable to that of a whole people, and whose judgment would preponderate in the balance against that of an age, who have dared to raise their voice in favour of a man consigned to eternal infamy. Our own Verulam says, we are indebted to Machiavelli; for in feigning to give lessons to princes he has instructed the people.
This sentiment has been repeated and: enlarged upon by Rousseau of Geneva, which in France effected a complete revolution in favor of Machiavelli; whose works were now sought after, read, and deservedly admired. England, however, still main-
- ↑ He was then only Prince Royal.
