Why does Machiavelli say “it is necessary for a prince wishing to hold his own to know how to do wrong”?

Which of the following actions is an example of historiography

What was significant about the election of 1828 a. it was first to include b. it was first under new voting reforms c. it reintroduced the two party system d. it was decided by members of congress

Montezuma was taken prisoner by the spanish and held captive for months while the spanish ransacked the city of tenochtitlan. what was the fate of montezuma? a he escaped only to be cut down in battle. b he reasoned with the spanish and got them to leave the city. c he died of old age while in the custody of cortes. d he was struck with stones trying to plead for peace with his people and it is reported he died a few days later.