num_pages: 140
description: This is the first new translation for forty years of a fascinating work of political theory, until now only available in academic libraries. Dante's Monarchy addresses the fundamental question of what form of political organization best suits human nature; it embodies a political vision of startling originality and power, and illuminates the intellectual interests and achievements of one of the world's great poets. Prue Shaw's translation is accompanied by a full introduction and notes, which provide a complete guide to the text, and places Monarchy in the context of Dante's life and work.
language: English
title: De Monarchia
titlecomplete: De Monarchia (On the Monarchy)
genres: Italy, Politics, Political Science, Philosophy, Nonfiction, Literature, Classics, Medieval, Italian Literature, History
ratings_count: 458
publisher: CZC Books