A history of medieval political thought, 300-14501996

This accessible and lucid guide to medieval political thought* Gives a synthesis of the latest scholarship* Incorporates the results of research until now unavailable in English* Focuses on the crucial primary source material* Includes the works of such political thinkers as Augustine, Thomas Aquinas and William of Ockham* Provides the historical and intellectual context for political ideas.Canning has produced an ideal introductory text for undergraduate and postgraduate students of the period.