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This book, first published in 1996, was the first new translation for forty years of a fascinating work of political theory. Dante's Monarchy addresses the fundamental question of what form of political organization best suits human nature; it embodies a political vision of startling... Read Full Overview

He who was "the spokesman of the Middle Ages," who saw and told of his fellow-men and their destiny, uttered a message not for one century of time only, nor of one significance. In each of Dante's larger works, the Vita Nuova, the Convito, the De Monarchia, and the Divine Comedy,... Read Full Overview

One of the surest signs of fame among men is when one is known solely by his first name, and yet the mention of just that first name makes clear who is being spoken of. So it is with Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), known simply as Dante, thanks to the success of his "Divine Comedy,"... Read Full Overview

The De Monarchia Of Dante Alighieri is a book written by the famous Italian poet and philosopher, Dante Alighieri. The book was written in the early 14th century and is considered to be one of Dante's most important works. The book is a political treatise that discusses the nature... Read Full Overview

The De Monarchia Of Dante Alighieri is a political treatise written by the Italian poet Dante Alighieri in the early 14th century. The book is divided into three parts and argues for the necessity of a universal monarchy to establish peace and order in the world. Dante explores... Read Full Overview

The De Monarchia of Dante Alighieri is a political treatise written by the Italian poet Dante Alighieri in the early 14th century. The book argues for the necessity of a universal monarchy to establish and maintain peace and justice in the world. Dante contends that the Roman... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections
such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact,
or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe... Read Full Overview

Monarchia is a treatise on political philosophy by Dante Alighieri, making a case for the necessity of a universal monarchy. Written in Latin around 1312, the work reflects Dante's political views and his desire for peace and order in the world. In 'Monarchia, ' Dante... Read Full Overview