Generals and political leaders who attained success by the use of fear in the Renaissance

Niccolò Machiavelli

Explanation:

Note that when we talk about the Renaissance period we are referring to a time in European history (between 15th and 16th centuries) in which occurred a transition from the Middle Ages to Modernity; a period of great social change.

One such General was an Italian, Niccolò Machiavelli also called the father of modern political philosophy or political science.

He truly believed that as a ruler, it was better to be feared than to be greatly loved; implying that a feared leader holds much authority because of the fear of punishment. And indeed he attained success by the use of fear in the Renaissance.