This scholarly edition of 'De Monarchia', a 14th century political treatise by Dante Alighieri, features extensive annotations and commentary by German scholar Karl Witte. In addition to providing a detailed analysis of the text itself, Witte offers insights into the historical context in which it was written, as well as its significance for contemporary readers. This volume is an essential resource for students and scholars of medieval literature and political philosophy.

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