A History of Medieval Political Thought
Joseph Canning
Incorporating research previously unavailable in English, this clear guide gives a synthesis of the latest scholarship providing historical and intellectual context for political ideas. This accessible lucid to medieval thought * scholarship* incorporates results until now English* focuses on crucial primary source material* provides The book covers four periods, each with different focus: 300-750 - Christian ideas rulership 750-1050 Carolingian period its aftermath* 1050-1290 relationship between temporal spiritual power, revived legacy antiquity* 1290-1450 confrontation reality church state, juristic thought. Canning has produced an ideal introductory text undergraduate postgraduate students period.
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