The Prince
The Prince Questions
What are the two major types of Arms a states can have?
What are the two major types of Arms a states can have?
The ideal is for a prince to use his own troops. Cesare Borgia started out relying on auxiliaries (the French, specifically), and then switched to mercenaries (the Orsini and Vitelli) before resorting to troops of his own. Steadily, his reputation increased.