That Peace Should Guide and Society Unite: Ælred of Rievaulx's Political Philosophy

The article focuses on the political philosophy of Ælred of Rievaulx. It mentions that Ælred of Rievaulx advised King Henry II to follow the faith and virtue of his Anglo-Saxon ancestors to peace and unity in the society. It notes that Ælred of Rievaulx had written the nature of a good monarch and h...

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Main Author: Dutton, Marsha L. 1942- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: 2012
In: Cistercian studies quarterly
Year: 2012, Volume: 47, Issue: 3, Pages: 279-295
Further subjects:B AELRED, of Rievaulx, Saint, 1110-1167
B Political Philosophy
B Concord
B Monarchy
B Peace
Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
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Summary:The article focuses on the political philosophy of Ælred of Rievaulx. It mentions that Ælred of Rievaulx advised King Henry II to follow the faith and virtue of his Anglo-Saxon ancestors to peace and unity in the society. It notes that Ælred of Rievaulx had written the nature of a good monarch and how a monarch could attain peace and prosperity.
ISSN:1062-6549
Contains:Enthalten in: Cistercian studies quarterly