Michael de la Bedoyere

The Meddlesome Friar and the Wayward Pope tells the story of two men whom the patterns of Providence brought into mortal conflict: Fra Girolamo Savonarola of the Order of Preachers and Pope Alexander VI of the Borgia family. Each representative of certain High Renaissance ideals, they are well-known as historical figures yet poorly understood as individuals. For Michael de la B doy re, that poor understanding obscures the magnitude and complexity of their story. Was Alexander VI, the "bad Pope," scandalous, licentious, nepotistic, as dissolute as he appears? Was Savonarola, preacher and prophet and political firebrand, as just in pursuit of his cause as he seems? With broad, vigorous strokes, de la B doy re addresses these questions to produce portraits of Savonarola and Alexander with their virtues and flaws intact. Together, these portraits bring to light the great issue of their conflict, and one that is constant for human society: namely, the matter of obedience and whether the righteous man truly owes it to a politically lawful yet morally corrupt ruler. First published in 1958 and the fruit of de la B doy re's lifelong "Savonarola-haunting," The Meddlesome Friar and the Wayward Pope integrates the various extant histories of its subjects into a fascinating interpretation of an extraordinary period of history, in which religious unity ultimately stood for little in the face of spiritual and moral chaos.

Vital Realities: The Necessity Of Politics, The Russian Revolution And The Drift Of Democracy is a book written by Carl Schmitt, a German political philosopher and jurist. The book is a collection of essays that explore the importance of politics in society and the challenges faced by democracies in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution. In the book, Schmitt argues that politics is a necessary and fundamental aspect of human society, and that it is essential for individuals and communities to engage in political activity in order to achieve their goals and interests. He also examines the impact of the Russian Revolution on political thought and practice, arguing that it represented a radical departure from traditional political systems and had a profound influence on the development of modern democratic societies. Schmitt's analysis of the drift of democracy focuses on the challenges faced by democratic societies in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution. He argues that the rise of totalitarian regimes and the erosion of democratic institutions are symptoms of a deeper crisis in modern politics, and that democracies must confront these challenges in order to survive and thrive. Overall, Vital Realities: The Necessity Of Politics, The Russian Revolution And The Drift Of Democracy is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the role of politics in society and the challenges faced by modern democracies. Schmitt's analysis is both rigorous and accessible, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in political philosophy, history, or contemporary politics. Introduction To The Necessity Of Politics By Christopher Dawson. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Meet the man behind the myths. This book takes you beyond the nature-lover of popular myth to the real St. Francis of Assisi, model of holiness and Christian courage. You'll learn the full story behind the famous incidents in Francis's life, including his hugging the leper and his sermon to the birds. St. Francis of Assisi is a superb model for each of us today: an ordinary man who by God's grace was able to do extraordinary things.