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The De Monarchia of Dante Alighieri
Year
2011
Language
ENGLISH
Publication Information
Barnes & Noble
Summary
A seminal essay on secular and religious power, De Monarchia examines the relationship between secular authority (represented by the Holy Roman Emperor) and religious authority (represented by the Pope)-a controversial subject at the time. Dante's point of view is clear; he had defended the autonomy of Florence against the demands of Pope Boniface VIII.