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The King's Two Bodies: A Study in Medieval Political Theology - Princeton Classics
Ernst Kantorowicz
The King's Two Bodies: A Study in Medieval Political Theology - Princeton Classics
Ernst Kantorowicz
Originally published in 1957, this classic work has guided generations of scholars through the arcane mysteries of medieval political theology. Throughout history, the notion of two bodies has permitted the post mortem continuity of monarch and monarchy, as epitomized by the statement, "The king is dead. Long live the king." In The King's Two Bodie
632 pages, 32 halftones.
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | May 10, 2016 |
ISBN13 | 9780691169231 |
Publishers | Princeton University Press |
Pages | 632 |
Dimensions | 218 × 146 × 46 mm · 662 g |
Language | English |