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The King's Two Bodies: A Study in Medieval Political Theology (Princeton Classics)
The King's Two Bodies A Study in Medieval Political Theology - Princeton Classics
Author: 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 Bo...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780691169231
ISBN-10: 0691169233
Publication Date: 5/10/2016
Pages: 632
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Publisher: Princeton University Press
Book Type: Paperback
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