Final answer:
Machiavelli's The Prince outlines three ways to handle a conquered state: ruin it, reside in it, or allow it to keep its own laws while taxing them.
Explanation:
Three ways to handle a conquered state according to Machiavelli's The Prince are:
- Ruin the state: Completely destroy the existing structure and rebuild it under your control.
- Reside in the state: Govern the conquered state in person to maintain a direct presence and control.
- Allow the state to keep its own laws while taxing them: Permit the conquered state to maintain some autonomy while extracting tribute and establishing an oligarchy loyal to you.
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