De Monarchia

De Monarchia is a philosophical and political treatise written by Dante Alighieri around 1312. It argues that true authority over worldly matters should come from a universal monarchy established by a divine order, with the emperor holding power above all else. Dante believes that this divine right of monarchy ensures peace and justice on earth, transcending local and church authorities. The work emphasizes the importance of balancing secular and spiritual power, advocating that secular rulers should govern according to divine law to achieve harmony and moral order in society.