First published in 1957, Ernst Kantorowicz's THE KING'S TWO BODIES traces the "King's two bodies", the body politic and the body natural, back to the Middle Ages. By placing the concept in its proper setting of medieval thought and political theory, Kantorowicz demonstrates how the early-modern Western monarchies gradually began to develop a "political theology". illustrations.
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First published in 1957, Ernst Kantorowicz's THE KING'S TWO BODIES traces the "King's two bodies", the body politic and the body natural, back to the Middle Ages. By placing the concept in its proper setting of medieval thought and political theory, Kantorowicz demonstrates how the early-modern Western monarchies gradually began to develop a "political theology". illustrations.
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Seller's Description:
Very Good. Size: 8x6x1; 1981 printing. G+ paperback, excellent working copy. Spine is creased, binding remains tight and sturdy; text very good; light wear to edges of wraps. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges may apply for international shipping. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Good. 1982. Paperback. Octavo. xvi & 568 pp. Some shelf wear to wraps. Previous owner's inscription and notation to half-title page. Highlighting and underlining to early pages of text. Altogether a copy in Good condition. Good. (Subject: Medieval & Renaissance).
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Very Good. Tight, uncreased spine, pages clear and bright, shelf and edge wear, cover corner crease, corners bumped, packaged cardboard box for shipment, tracking on U.S. orders.
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Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. 584pp. VG/SC. B/W plates. Unmarked and firm. A substantial study conducted by the brilliant Princeton medieval historian.
