Question

read the source of the allusion. during the renaissance, niccolò machiavelli wrote the prince, an essay that claims that achieving and maintaining political power requires dishonesty and ruthlessness. what is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below? his machiavellian strategies landed him a promotion. deceptive and cutthroat kind and understanding

Explanation:

Machiavelli's work The Prince suggests that achieving power may require dishonesty and ruthlessness. So, "Machiavellian" in the sentence implies strategies that are deceptive and cutthroat.

Answer:

deceptive and cutthroat