Principles of Western Civilisation (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore how a clash between civil and spiritual power shaped Western civilization and its ideas. This nonfiction work uses historical analysis to show how politics, religion, and philosophy evolved together, guiding the rise of liberalism, democracy, and modern thought.

From the Middle Ages to the birth of modern Europe, the text traces the great antinomy between earthly and sacred authority. It frames key conflicts, like lay investiture and the struggle between emperors and popes, as turning points in how law, society, and state power developed.

Readers will encounter a wide map of ideas—from the origins of law and governance to the emergence of economic and political theories. The book connects political science, ethics, economics, and religious change to explain long-term trends in Western life.

• Clear explanations of how church and state influenced each other in European history


• Terms and figures that shaped modern political and legal thought


• Connections between middle ages debates and contemporary liberalism and democracy


• A framework for understanding how ideas about power, law, and society evolved

Ideal for readers of history, political science, and philosophy who want a cohesive view of Western civilization’s development.

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