{"title":"Ernst Kantorowicz","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of \u003cem\u003eErnst Kantorowicz\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished historian renowned for his profound contributions to the study of medieval political and intellectual history. Kantorowicz's scholarship is celebrated for its depth and clarity, offering readers invaluable insights into the complexities of historical narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his most influential works is \u003cem\u003eThe King's Two Bodies\u003c\/em\u003e, a pivotal text in the realm of medieval political thought. This book delves into the fascinating concept of the dual nature of kingship, exploring how the symbolic and corporeal dimensions of a monarch's identity intertwine to shape governance and authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKantorowicz's comprehensive analyses and meticulous approach make his books essential reads for anyone interested in \u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/strong\u003e studies. His unique ability to weave detailed historical narratives with broader philosophical questions captivates both academic audiences and general readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the world of Ernst Kantorowicz and discover how his work continues to influence contemporary historical discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-kings-two-bodies-by-ernst-kantorowicz-9780691169231","title":"The King's Two Bodies","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally 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 epitomised by the statement, \u003cem\u003eThe king is dead. Long live the king.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe King's Two Bodies\u003c\/em\u003e, Ernst Kantorowicz traces the historical problem posed by the \"King's two bodies\"—the body natural and the body politic—back to the Middle Ages. He demonstrates, by placing the concept in its proper setting of medieval thought and political theory, how the early-modern Western monarchies gradually began to develop a \"political theology.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe king's natural body has physical attributes, suffers, and dies, naturally, as do all humans; but the king's other body, the spiritual body, transcends the earthly and serves as a symbol of his office as majesty with the divine right to rule. The notion of the two bodies allowed for the continuity of monarchy even when the monarch died, summarised in the formulation \u003cem\u003eThe king is dead. Long live the king.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBringing together liturgical works, images, and polemical material, \u003cem\u003eThe King's Two Bodies\u003c\/em\u003e explores the long Christian past behind this \"political theology.\" It provides a subtle history of how commonwealths developed symbolic means for establishing their sovereignty, and with such means, began to establish early forms of the nation-state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKantorowicz fled Nazi Germany in 1938, after refusing to sign a Nazi loyalty oath, and settled in the United States. While teaching at the University of California, Berkeley, he once again refused to sign an oath of allegiance, this one designed to identify Communist Party sympathisers. He was dismissed as a result of the controversy and moved to the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, where he remained for the rest of his life, and where he wrote \u003cem\u003eThe King's Two Bodies\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a new introduction, \u003cem\u003eThe King's Two Bodies\u003c\/em\u003e is a subtle history of how commonwealths developed symbolic means for establishing their sovereignty and, with such means, began to establish early forms of the nation-state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850315976940,"sku":"9780691169231","price":105.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1679453482434.jpg?v=1759081047"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ernst-kantorowicz.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}