This is the first new translation for forty years of a fascinating work of political theory, until now only available in academic libraries. Dante"s Monarchy addresses the fundamental question of what form of political organization best suits human nature; it embodies a political vision of startling originality and power, and illuminates the intellectual interests and achievements of one of the world"s great poets. Prue Shaw"s translation is accompanied by a full introduction and notes, which provide a complete guide to the text, and places Monarchy in the context of Dante"s life and work.