According to the principles of Machiavelli, why should a ruler carefully maintain the exterior of his palace? Evaluate the degree to which modern-day politicians seem to follow the ideas of Machiavelli.

Explain what is meant by Machiavelli’s statement “Where there is no court of appeal, the end is all that counts.” Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons to support your view.

lee and grant, both of whom held the highest rank in their respective armies, had known each other slightly during the mexican-american war (1846-48) and began their dialogue by exchanging awkward personal inquiries. characteristically, grant had arrived in his mud-splattered field uniform while lee had turned out in full dress attire, complete with sash and sword.

explanation:

a drastic rise in oil prices ended decades of postwar.

b is the answer i am assuming