Sacred Royalty: From the Pharaoh to the Most Christian King

by Jean Hani, Gustavo Polit (Translator)

This is an in-depth study of the sacred origin and nature of royalty and monarchic regimes across ages and world cultures, written by an internationally acclaimed French authority on symbolism and religious studies.

Genres: History, Politics, Religion, Nonfiction

274 pages, Paperback

First published June 24, 2011

Reviews

[James Hazeldean · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating discussion of Royalty. Most notably, that all kings in every part of the world shared fundamental characteristics (namely, metaphysical underlying principles, a spiritual understanding as the visible instantiation of God on Earth, material honours that corresponded to their proper place) and similar downfalls (the temptation to absolute power that sees them constantly chafe at the priestly caste, the moral, theological and spiritual foundations of their own rule).

It draws a direct line between philosophical legalism (as seen in all revolutionary states, such as liberal Britain and communist China) and all the negative impacts of modernity.