“Verily if with mine own eyes I had seen a priest of God, or any of those who wear the monastic garb, sinning, I would spread my cloak and hide him, that he might not be seen of any.”
Quote by John of Salisbury
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The statesman's book of John of Salisbury: being the fourth, fifth, and sixth books, and selections from the seventh and eighth books, of the Policraticus
The Statesman's Book is a compilation of extracts from John of Salisbury's Policraticus, a significant medieval text that explores political theory and governance. The Policraticus is divided into eight books, and this book focuses on the fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth. John of Salisbury, an English bishop and philosopher, wrote the Policraticus in the 12th century, offering insights into the nature of political authority and the duties of rulers. This volume aims to provide readers with a comprehensive overview of Salisbury's political philosophy, as reflected in these selected excerpts. more
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