The Gargantuan Polity

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Focusing on the late Middle Ages, the book explores how political, legal, theological, and literary texts reveal the concept of mutual obligation in defining individuals. It highlights the relationship between rulers and subjects, emphasizing that the authority of leaders was contingent upon the consent and approval of the people they governed. Through this lens, the work offers insights into the intricate dynamics of power and societal structure during this historical period.