The Romanes Lecture, 1913 (Classic Reprint): The Imperial Peace; An Ideal in European History; Delivered in the Sheldonian Theatre, May 8, 1913: The ... Theatre, May 8, 1913 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore how justice, unity, and a universal authority shaped European ideas of lasting order.

This book traces medieval and early modern debates about peace, power, and law. It asks how a universal monarch, or a world-spanning order, could balance the needs of many nations while preserving freedom. The author argues that peace is not just the absence of war, but an active force that makes justice possible and sustains human development.

Readers will encounter a close look at Dante’s vision of a universal empire, the role of national identity in Europe’s balance of power, and the enduring question of how distant peoples can share a common order. The text also uses historical examples from Scotland and England to illustrate how unity can grow through ideas, culture, and shared aims—without erasing distinct traditions.

• The idea that peace is an active authority ensuring justice and freedom
• How medieval thought informs modern questions about international law and order
• The tension between national identity and universal governance
• The ways communication, travel, and literature foster continental unity

Ideal for readers of European history, political theory, and the long view of international relations.

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