Kingship and Law in the Middle Ages

Fritz Kern's study delves into the foundations of medieval constitutional law, emphasizing the interplay between justice, law supremacy, and the mutual responsibilities of monarchs and their subjects. He explores how early canonists and jurists understood the balance of rights between rulers and the populace, tracing these ideas back to church doctrine and early German political dynamics. This examination not only reveals the roots of constitutional theory but also its influence on modern liberalism, making it a pivotal work in understanding the evolution of governance.