{"product_id":"system-of-political-discipline-bartholomew-keckermann-9781967584055","title":"System of Political Discipline","description":"\u003cp\u003eBartholomew Keckermann's \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSystem of Political Discipline\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (1607) is a masterful work which sets forth a complete system of \u003cstrong\u003epolitical rule\u003c\/strong\u003e grounded in virtue, hierarchy, and the common good. Rejecting the modern ideals of neutrality and tolerance, Keckermann envisions \u003cstrong\u003ea Christian polity\u003c\/strong\u003e where law and princely example form a virtuous and pious people. Civil power directs all private and public life to splendor, discipline, and the perfection of the state, where \u003cstrong\u003egreat men\u003c\/strong\u003e of heroic virtue lead the nation to greatness. What moderns dismiss as \"totalitarian,\" \"authoritarian,\" or \"fascist\" is, in truth, the \u003cstrong\u003eancient wisdom of Christendom.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong the subjects covered: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe nature and end of political society\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe origin and purpose of political power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe education, virtues, and majesty of the prince\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounsel, law, and administration of justice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefense, punishment, and the care of the realm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReligion as the perfection of the polity and the prince's care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe heroic character and duty of rulers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bartholomew Keckermann\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1967584052\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781967584055\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sacra Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/06\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 496\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.53lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.35d","brand":"Bartholomew Keckermann","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48066752741631,"sku":"9781967584055","price":56.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_bde087d5-34bd-4dad-8c0f-721b01e746be.jpg?v=1768680322","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/system-of-political-discipline-bartholomew-keckermann-9781967584055","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}